Yosaria Sanchez Fernandez was granted her angel's wings on August 29, 2011. She was born in Higuey, Dominican Republic in 1979. She came to the United States as an International Inter-exchange student. Married Francisco Fernandez April 2007. Gave birth to Sophia Margarita Fernandez June 2010. She recently returned to the Dominican Republic finished her Bacchelors Degree in Accounting from Autonoma University of Santo Domingo (AUSD). Yosaira was survived by daughter Sophia Fernandez, parents Reinaldo Sanchez & Margarita Avila, sisters Claribel & Yokaira, and brothers Aurelio, Edwin, & Jordany, and a host other family, close friends, and co-workers at H&R Block & Krispy Kreme of Metairie.
Her tragic death has saddened her family and friends as little Sophia has been left to be cared for by extended family. Her smile and willingness to help friends will be greatly missed. This world is truly empty without her.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday September 6, 2011 9am - 12noon at Westside/Leitz Eagan Funeral Home 5101 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the family for the care of Sophia.