Sr. Jane Sanchez, FMA, age 91, died peacefully October 10, 2016, at the Salesian Sisters Provincial House in San Antonio, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Sanchez and Rutilia Del Moral and by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Sr. Jane is survived by one married sister, Mae Welch (Phil), 3 brothers Mathias (Estela), Rafael (+Emily), Alfonso (Esther) and two religious also Salesian Sisters, Sr. Assunta and Sr. Josephine.

In addition, she is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and her religious community, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians – Salesian Sisters.

Sr. Jane spent 69 joyful years of her life as a Salesian Sister. She served the Puerto Rican population in Passaic, New Jersey for 22 years. Sr. Jane also worked as a school teacher and catechist in the Texas cities of Raymondville, San Marcos, Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, and in Westwego, Louisiana.

Sr. Jane's spirituality was simple but deep. She enthusiastically taught and lived what she believed. Her devotion to Jesus and Mary was life-giving for herself and for everyone who was blessed to have known her.

FUNERAL SERVICES

The visitation will be held at the Salesian Sisters Provincial House, 6019 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX on Thursday, October 13th at 4:00 p.m. It will end with the prayer of the holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at the Provincial House at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14th. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sr. Jane may be made to the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians to help support young women in formation who are preparing to become Salesian Sisters. Please send offerings to: Formation Program, 6019 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX 78237. Thank you for your support.