Mary Alice Sanchez-Ortiz's Obituary
Beloved Mary Alice Sanchez Ortiz, was received by the lord on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas, after battling cancer for over a year; she fought the good fight, and hung on long enough to make her peace with family and friends. Born on April, 9th, 1961 to David Sanchez Jr. and Maria Del Socorro Gonzalez in San Antonio, Texas; whom have preceded her in death, and are now reunited in the kingdom of heaven.
A sister in the Christian church, and believer of our lord Jesus Christ, Mary Alice spread the word of the lord to everyone, and prayed for the goodness in all. As a mother she gave guidance, love, and compassion to all her children; as wife she gave everlasting love, support, and courage any wife could give; as a sister she gave her siblings the same compassion as any elder child could, as well the love of a mother; as a daughter she gave the respect, love, and honor any child could give a parent. Mary Alice unique passion for the arts and crafts was truly one of a kind, she loved to use her hands to make beautiful jewelry, as well decorations for weddings and other special occasions. She had an eye for painting, using various colors to brighten any room, and loved to put her art on display for all to see. Mary Alice was unique in every way, always there to help others, selfless in her virtue; and compassionate to all who would seek her wisdom, and care. A wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend, she will dearly be missed by loved ones, who will cherish her memory; for she is at peace with the lord.
Mary Alice Sanchez Ortiz is survived by her parent Angelina Sanchez; her spouse Eduardo G. Ortiz; her children Eddie Sanchez Ortiz Jr. (Karen Cruz), Laurie Jean Ortiz González (Joel Gonzales), Joseph Sánchez Ortiz (Jessica M. Ortiz), Alfred Sanchez (Kristina Blackstock); her siblings David Sanchez III, Pilar S. Herrera, Sandra S. Arrollo, Erlinda S. Barron, Juan Sanchez; her grandchildren Xochitl, Angel, Anabell, Dulce, Joseph II, Aliya G., Aracely, Aleena, Kaden S. Ortiz; with many more in-laws, cousins, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends whose lives she enriched and touched.
Services will be held at Camero Funeral Home, 20567 Hwy, 16 South, Von Army, Texas 78073, on Wednesday February 21st, 2018 at 4:00pm – 9:00pm for visitation, and Thursday February 22nd, 2018 at 10:00am for funeral service to proceed burial at First Memorial Park; to rejoice in the life of Mary Alice Sanchez Ortiz.
John 14:1- “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
“An Angel Amongst Us”
She left on a day of love
The clouds were swept away
Sun light shined upon us
On the holiest of days
We didn’t get to say good bye
We miss her day by day
Her troubles no longer follow
Only loving memories remain
An angel was upon us
Everyone would say
Believe in the lord she would say
She was selfless in every way
Her love was unconditional
She only asked us to pray
We love mom, sister, daughter
In hearts you will always stay
Written by – Joseph Sanchez Ortiz
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