De Etta Lou Sanchez – Tucson, Arizona

De Etta Lou Sanchez, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on February 23, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1936, in Stiritz, Illinois, to Nancy Gertrude and August Majdich.

De Etta was a woman of extraordinary warmth, grace, and resilience. Her love knew no bounds. She was a devoted mother and a compassionate nurse. De Etta touched the lives of countless people with her kind heart and unwavering support. Her legacy of love and kindness will forever live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

De Etta pursued higher education and became a Registered Nurse at Saint Louis Hospital. She dedicated her career to serving others as a Registered Nurse for the Bi-County Health Department in Southern Illinois.

In retirement, De Etta found joy in reading books, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. Her nurturing nature extended beyond her professional life, and she cherished the moments shared with her loved ones.

De Etta is survived by her children, Annette, Rafael, Nancy, and Rodrigo, as well as her grandchildren, Alejandra, Rodrigo, De Etta, Christy, Andrea, Nicole, Ian, Ashley, and Tristen. She is also survived by her brother, Randy Majdich. De Etta was preceded in death by her grandson, Jacob Wesley Sanchez, her parents, Nancy Gertrude, and August Majdich, and her siblings, Roberta Brown and Dennis Majdich.

A graveside service to honor and remember De Etta’s life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 5th, at the Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy, Illinois.

In this time of loss, let us remember De Etta Lou Sanchez for the love and kindness she brought into the world. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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