Maria Magdalena Sanchez (85) passed away on April 25, 2024, in Harlingen, surrounded by her family and friends. Maria was born on July 23, 1938, in Harlingen, to Martin and Zoila C. Borjas. Throughout her life, Maria dedicated herself to her family, leaving a positive impact on everyone she encountered.
Maria was known for her joyful spirit and infectious laughter, imparting the value of life to her children. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, respect, and commitment that will continue through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maria will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Maria is survived by her children: Marco (Carolyn), Anselmo (Dora), Rose Messick Alexandre (Joe), Rosie Cano (Robert), Martin (Kim), and Juan (Kathy). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo Sanchez, her parents Martin and Zoila C. Borjas, her brothers Pedro and Martin Borjas, her sister Eugenia B. Rodriguez, and granddaughters Randi Jean Messick and Robyn Cano Klosterman.
Maria will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was dedicated to her family. May she rest in peace.
The pallbearers at her service will be Jonathan Sanchez, Andrew Sanchez, Nicholas Sanchez, Christopher Sanchez, Sean Messick, Tim Sonnenberg, and Mathieu Lee.
A visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5PM - 9PM with a rosary at 7PM at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, TX 78559. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption, 1313 W Buchanan St, Harlingen, TX 78550 at 10AM, burial to follow at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park.
