TITLE: In memory of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez.

SUMMARY: In memory of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the passing of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez of Mission on October 28, 2014, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, The former Lupe Sauceda was born in Mission on December 12, 1925, to Tomas and Paula Sauceda, and she grew up with the companionship of four brothers and three sisters; on October 2, 1941, she exchanged the vows of matrimony with Gilberto Sanchez, with whom she enjoyed a fulfilling marriage until his passing; over the years, the couple became the parents of six children, Herminia, Evangelina, Elena, Gilberto, Roel, and the late Josefina, and their treasured family later grew to include two additional generations; and WHEREAS, Lupe Sanchez and her husband established the produce trucking company Sanchez Brothers in 1947, and their work took them all across Texas, as well as to Indiana, Michigan, and California; Mrs. Sanchez wore many hats in support of the enterprise, serving as bookkeeper, field worker, recruiter, cook, and babysitter; and WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Mrs. Sanchez enjoyed gardening, traveling, and shopping at garage sales; above all, she delighted in the company of her loved ones, and she instilled in her family the important values of faith, education, and hard work; and WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, memories of this beloved woman will be forever cherished by those who were fortunate enough to share in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Herminia Wilson and her husband, Jack, Evangelina Sotelo and her husband, Ramon, Elena Rodriguez and her husband, Reyes, Gilberto Sanchez Jr. and his wife, Audelia, and Roel Sanchez and his wife, Sylvia; to her brother, Feliciano Sauceda; to her sisters, San Juana Vasquez and Antonia Rodriguez; to her 16 grandchildren and her 26 great-grandchildren; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Guadalupe Sauceda Sanchez. Uresti President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 13, 2015, by a rising vote.