Juanita A. Sanchez

February 9, 1949 - March 1, 2019

Juanita A. Sanchez, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1st, 2019, at her home in Hesperia, California, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to Manual and Anita C. Martinez on February 9,1949 in Upland, California, and was one of eleven children. She graduated from Chino High School in 1967 and received her A.A. from Chaffey College. She worked for the California Department of Corrections for 32 years. Juanita strived for excellence in every endeavor. She truly lived life to the fullest through life’s simple pleasures; hiking, RVing, wine tasting, crafting, running, bicycling, socializing with loved ones and traveling the world. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Her infectious laugh and beautiful smile warmed the hearts of everyone she was around. She is survived by the love of her life, William Whiteside, his family; Jocelyn (Mark) Witsken, Chris Whiteside, and Kendra (Steve) Smith; her son, Manuel James Vicario; daughters, Regina (Thomas) Mendoza and Cathy (Daniel) Vicario-Lawrence; and 19 grandchildren; and 9 great- grandchildren. Family, friends and others whose lives Juanita touched are invited to her Celebration Of Life at Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary; 24000 Waalew Road, Apple Valley, California 92307, beginning at 11:00 am till 3:00pm, on Sunday March 24, 2019 to reminisce, grieve, love and support each other.