Sylvia was born on 1/18/1942 in Parkview, New Mexico to Luis and Eliria Cantu. On March 7, 1970 she married John Charles Powers. They raised three children Robin, Jason and Tara.
Sylvia was a devoted Catholic. She worked for the Diocese of Sacramento Marriage Preparation Center for many years. She spent her free time volunteering at the church and teaching religious education classes. She was known for her strong convictions, loving heart and compassionate spirit.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her father, Luis, mother, Eliria and siblings, Edna, Viola, Robert, Joseph, Emilie, Joanne and Thelma. She is survived by her husband John, her three children and their spouses, Robin and Bruce Hoppe, Jason and Laurie Powers, Tara and Michael Condon, grandchildren Andrew, Dylan, Samantha, Natalie and Emily, her sister Marie, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Viewing of the body will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael, CA. Immediately following the viewing, a Rosary will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael, CA. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael, CA 95608. The burial will be Friday, March 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery, 7101 Verner Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
Flowers can be sent to Lombard Funeral Home, 1550 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825. Please send them a day before the service.
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