Lilia Sanchez

December 2, 2014

Lilia Lopez-Sanchez Beloved Mother, passed away in American Canyon while visiting her oldest Daughter Maria. She lived a long healthy life, was very energetic and lived with much enthusiasm. She was born February 20th 1927 in Mexico City, to Pedro Lopez and Maria Silva. Her Dad, a Captain in the Mexican army who fought during the revolution. In his later years in the Army he received many assignments in different States of the Country, allowing Lilia to live in many different places. Her Mother Maria Silva died when she was 4 years old. At that time her oldest sister Guillemina Gonzalez (†) took on the role as a Mother to Lilia. Lilia Sanchez was a very courageous and confident woman. There was no challenge too large or small for her to accomplish. She began to learn English, her second language, at the age of 50 and started learning how to drive a vehicle around the age of 70. She became widow in 2005 to Mariano Sanchez who she met in the 50's in Mexico City. It was love at first sight, they were happily married for over 50 years. Lilia began to visit Napa while living in Mexico City in the late 70's and had relocated to Napa in the early 80's. She considered Napa her second home. She was an avid Cook of traditional Mexican recipes that were in her Family for many generations, most of these recipes were passed on to her by her beloved Sister Albertina. Lilia and her husband of over 50 years are survived by their 6 Children, 18 Grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren most of them long time Napa residents. She will remain alive in our lives and spirits!