Esperanza (Hope) Felan Sanchez passed away on July 6th 2026 at the age of 78.

Born in San Antonio, Texas on February 8th 1948, Hope grew up learning independence, perseverance, determination and hard work ethic at a young age. She carried those early lessons throughout her life and passed them onto her children that have also thrived in their lives.

Over the years, she built a life centered on family, her love for Jesus Christ, her 23 years of service at the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, her love for her dogs and her creativity. Hope was known for her empathy, kindness, burgundy hair, and immaculate sense of humor. Hope found joy in praying, drawing, jewelry making, dancing, music, spending time with family and friends and caring for her chihuahuas.

She leaves behind her husband, Ronald Sanchez; her three children: Frank Suarez, Hope (Susan) Suniga and Jennifer Wyckoff and her sister, Amelia Wilbur.  She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Suarez Jr; her mother, Jesusita Garcia; her father, Epimenio C. Felan; her brother, Epimenio Felan and her sister, Mary Esther Garcia.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation at 5:00pm

Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

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Friday, July 10, 2026

Funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:00am

Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30am

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Interment will follow in

San Jose Burial Park