Maria "Nayita" B. Sanchez, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the age of 88.  Nayita was born in Lockhart, TX to Bibiano and Juanita Quiroga.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters and her husband of 47 years, Hector L Sanchez, Sr.

She is survived by siblings:  Maria Luz Riojas, Leandro "Mike" and Bertha "Tita" Quiroga and Juanita "Janie" and Luis Vega Sr; her children: Marco (Joanne), Hector (Annette), Javier (Stephen) and Jaime (Lena); grandchildren: Andrew (Ashlea), Marco, Anna (Marcos), Alyssa, Briana, Brooke, Jared and Angelica; great grandchildren: Makailyn, Adeline, Gracelyn and many nieces and nephews.

Nayita will be remembered for her gentle nature, kindness, devotion to her faith and her love for her boys.