Ernestine Y. Sanchez

Ernestine Y. Sanchez (89) died peacefully in her sleep December 30, 2014 at the Summitview Living Care Center in Yakima, WA. Ernestine was born October 9, 1925 to Juan and Bertha Ybarra in Lingle, WY. She traveled and lived in Wyoming, California and Washington State.

Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents Juan & Bertha Ybarra, her husbands WWII Army veteran Nick F. Garcia and Francisco Sanchez, four siblings and a son, Nick Garcia, Jr.

Ernestine is survived by seven siblings and her children; Lola R. Hagen of Federal Way, WA, Johnny Garcia of Kent, WA, Jimmie Garcia of Kent, WA, Mary Helen (Harper) Morrison of Dale City, VA and Maria A. Paxton of Yakima, WA. She has 18 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Ernestine was a true believer in the power of prayer. Our mother spent many hours growing beautiful flowers and home grown organic vegetables. Her house and home was always open to friends and family and there was always a place at the table for hungry souls.

She said some of her fondest memories were of dancing with her husband and being surrounded by her family and friends at holidays and special occasions.

Visitation will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, 1010 West Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 PM.

The funeral services will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1:00 PM.

Interment will be held at Terrace Heights Memorial Park with a Celebration of Life gathering at Rainier Memorial Center at 2807 Terrace Heights Drive, Yakima, WA.

Our family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the staff of Summitview Health Care Center for the excellent care our mother received while residing there.