Rita (Buso) Sanchez Hernandez, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2018 at Oak Pointe in Kearney, MO. Rita spent her working years as a PBX Operator, a career she desired as a young girl. She retired from Research Medical Center after 20 years.
Rita was the daughter of the late Nieves and Dolores Buso, Sedalia, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hernandez; 5 brothers, Jose, Jesus, Richard, Thomas and Daniel Buso; a sister, Maria Paschke.
Survivors include her former husband and life-long friend of 80 years, Anthony B. Sanchez; their 4 children, Ramona A. Sanchez, Rose (Harry) Owens, Robert (Amy) Sanchez, Alicia R. Sanchez; 1 grandson, Brian (Carla) Gill; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson; brother, Timothy Buso.
Memorial visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, with Mass at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, January 27th at the Church of the Annunciation, Kearney, MO. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sedalia, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association.
