Cristina Sanchez, age 81, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 17, 2017. Cristiana was born in Michoacán, Mexico to Francisco and Maria Melgoza on February 9, 1936. Cristina has spent the last 38 years here in Madera, and was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church.

Cristina is survived by her eleven children: Jaime, Jose, Isabel, Roberto, Martha, Rodolfo, Aurora, Eliseo, Leticia, Benito and Maria Elena, as well as her 7 brothers and sisters: Elena, Francisco, Adolfo, Angela, Carolina, Jose and Maria. Cristina also leaves behind her loving 29 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Jay Chapel, Madera.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Madera.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Madera. Internment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery, Madera.

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