OBITUARY

Emily O. Sanchez

December 28, 1935 – September 21, 2026

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Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel

Emily Ortiz Sanchez, 90, of Sanger, CA., passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend and her presence will be missed. She was married to Richard Sanchez on May 6, 1953 and dedicated her life to her family. Her laughter and loving spirit brightened the lives of all who knew her.

Emily is survived by her devoted husband Richard, her children Eleanor Meyer, Larry Sanchez, Sal Sanchez, Dianna Witrado, 8 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on October 5th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sanger, Ca. beginning with a rosary at 9:00am and followed by a mass at 10:00 with funeral procession thereafter.

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FAMILY

Ascencion OrtizFather (deceased)

Refugio "Ruth" (De La Torre) OrtizMother (deceased)

Richard Reza SanchezHusband

Larry SanchezSon

Salvador SanchezSon

Eleanor MeyerDaughter

Dianna WitradoDaughter

Ray OrtizBrother

Joe OrtizBrother

Margaret LopezSister

Dora DelgadoSister

Jess OrtizBrother (deceased)

Eddie OrtizBrother (deceased)

Virginia CarreonSister (deceased)

Sally RodriguezSister (deceased)

Mary AguilarSister (deceased)

Connie FelixSister (deceased)

Vera RinconSister (deceased)

Gloria OrtizSister (deceased)

8 Grandchildren 2 Great-grandchildren

PALLBEARERS

Larry Sanchez

Stephen Witrado

Salvador Richard Sanchez

Tyler McMoto

David Delgado

Matthew Meyer

Rudy Witrado

Anthony Garcia

Fred FelixHonorary Pallbearer

Salvador SanchezHonorary Pallbearer

Services

Monday,October 05, 2026

Rosary & Funeral Mass

9:00 am

St. Mary's Catholic Church

2590 E North Ave
Sanger, CA 93657

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Monday,October 05, 2026

Interment

Sanger Cemetery

568 S Rainbow Route
Sanger, CA 93657

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