Olga passed away to heaven on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the young age of 55 years. She lived a full life always surrounded by family and tons of friends. She was known for her smile and gregarious nature. No one was a stranger to her, as she had a disarming demeanor. Her friends all came to know her by her smile, humor and contagious laughter. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Olga moved to Phoenix during her freshman year in high school. She attended East High School where she quickly made lifelong friends. Not long after high school, Olga started working at U-Haul in downtown Phoenix, where she made a positive impact on those around her. She loved her job and the U-Box team co-workers so much that she worked for U-Haul for nearly 33 years. Olga considered her co-workers a large part of her family. When Olga was not at work, her other two passions were church and sports. She found two very close families in each of those worlds. Olga was very close to her church and friends at Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center. She attended and volunteered regularly. Her other family was at the local neighborhood pizzeria, Red Devil Italian Restaurant, where she spent a lot of her free time with the “locals” at the bar. Although Olga was a non-drinker and a non-smoker, she enjoyed the atmosphere of watching any sports game on the bar’s televisions and the banter that went along with it. Olga will be sorely missed in this world. She is survived by her parents, Santo & Estella Sanchez, her two brothers, niece, nephews and grand-nephews, each very much a part of her life. A Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be held at Unity of Phoenix, 1500 E. Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix on Saturday, Jan 13th, at 3:00 P.M.
Saundra Cotton
Thank You so so so much! This is Olga to the tee! I just told my family this morning Moms birthday would have been today (01/10) if she were here with us. MOM was the church hostess for Mount Zion Church in Springfield, OH for many years…My dear friend Olga passed away Saturday and I could tell today MOM is doing what she loved doing… welcoming a new member and very beloved friend of mine Olga home. Rest In Heaven.
Saundra Cotton
Pete & Nancy Reyes
Our deepest condolences to Tio & Tia, Danny, Gilbert. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Even though she is no longer here with us she has left us all with beautiful memories. RIP Olga we will miss you.
Pete & Nancy
Tom and Maria Morales and Family
Our prayers continue for the Sanchez family and for the repose of Olga’s soul. May she be resting in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ !
Kim
I so enjoyed seeing you for football on Monday nights. Olga you are one of the most kind and compassionate people I have ever met. Thank you for caring and listening. We all will miss you so much !
Rose Wojtak
Olga was a great person. Always made me laugh at work!
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Chuck and Cindy Cruse and Family
We wish we would have had the pleasure of knowing Olga. Her brother, Dan, always spoke fondly of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sanchez family at this difficult time.
Karon McDonnell
My heartfelt condolences to Olga’s family at this most difficult time.
Olga was an amazing woman. It truly was a blessing to have known her. She so freely gave of all her gifts to those around her and had a heart bigger than the world itself.
Angelica Pineda
Olga you knew my whole little family and we are so grateful to have known you and your beautiful spirit. We truely believe you were an angel and god used you as his vessel. I will miss you at red devil forever. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Our prayers go out to your entire family.
Rest in peace Olga you deserved it
Aaron Schafer
Prays for Olga and her family – Olga was friendly and kind to everyone she met, so sad to hear of her passing.