Obituary of Juanita Sanchez

Our Beloved Juanita Rodriguez Sanchez, age 88, resident of East Austin, was born into Eternal Life on Monday, June 29, 2020. She is reunited with her husband, Leopoldo Sanchez; her daughter, Sally Hernandez; her parents, Bonifacio and Josefina Rodriguez; and her siblings, Eusebio Rodriguez, Anacleto Rodriguez, Santos Villarreal, Petra Villarreal, Frances Cortez, and Sara Rodriguez. 

Juanita is survived by her children, Connie Medellin, and her husband, Manuel, Juan Morin, and his former partner, Molly Morin, Braulio Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez, Thomas Hernandez, and his wife, Laura, Samuel Hernandez, and his wife, Jeanette, and Carmen Tejada, and her husband, Rudy; 24 precious grandchildren, 55 treasured great-grandchildren, and 7 dear great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, many cousins and other family members, as well as countless friends. 

Juanita will Lie In State on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas; the family encourages community members to pay their respects, and come and go as they please during this time. The chapel will close at 11:00 a.m., and all services thereafter are private or by invitation. 

Please visit www.missionmemorials.com to offer condolences and send flowers. 

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

Visitation is limited in capacity.

The funeral home chapel has restricted occupancy to 50% of its maximum; about 60 persons. 

Please remember to exercise social distancing as often as possible for your safety and the safety of those around you. 

Each person entering the funeral home is required to have a mask

and use it when unable to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more. 

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.

The Funeral Service will be live-streamed via Mission Funeral Home Facebook Live

Mission Funeral Home - East Side