Refugia Sanchez of Cotulla passed away on November 1, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born in Cotulla on December 10, 1929 to Jose and Julia Quintanilla.

Mrs. Sanchez is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Erasmo Quintanilla, Jose Quintanilla, Josefina Quintanilla, Juanita Garcia, Maria Osoria and Martha Martinez.

Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her loving husband, Estanislado Sanchez; sons, Diego (Leticia) Sanchez, Dionicio (Petra) Sanchez, Dante David Sanchez and sister, Rita Gonzalez. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held at Peters Funeral Home on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 with interment following at the Cotulla East Cemetery.