Frances Vasquez Sanchez

    HELPER-Frances Alberta Vasquez Sanchez, 70, passed away peacefully December 4, 2017 at her home.
    Frances was born February 5, 1947 in Standardville, Utah to Frank and Louise Lovato Vasquez.  She was one of three children, being the only sister to John R. Vasquez and Michael E. Vasquez.
    Frances graduated from Carbon High School in 1965. On April 1, 1966, she married the love of her life Joe F. Sanchez at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper.  From there she became a housewife and a loving mother.  They spent many great years together and later divorced, only to remain the best of friends. Together they had five children, Frankie, Jody, Eric, Tina and Cindy.
    They moved around a lot and their favorite places to live were, North Carolina and Marietta Georgia. In 1972, the family decided to move back to Utah so that Joe may start his career within the coal mines in Carbon County. Frances worked for Castleview Hospital for 22 years in the O.R Department. She loved her job until she decided to retire in 1992.
    Frances had many hobbies, she especially loved growing flowers and turning her front yard into an exotic jungle. She had a mad love for any kind of animal, especially her dogs Bella and Brody. They were by her side up until the very end.
    She leaves behind her 4 amazing children Jody (Jill) Sanchez, Helena, Montana, Eric (Dawn) Sanchez, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Tina (C.J.) Carter, Herriman, Utah and Cindy (Frankie) Sacco, Price, Utah; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
    She is preceded in death by both parents Frank & Louise Vasquez, her younger brother Michael Vasquez, and her oldest son Frankie Ray Sanchez, in which we know they are waiting anxiously for her with open arms.
    Our mother was an extraordinary woman who is going to be deeply missed by all. She brought so many amazing gifts into each and every one of our lives.  Frances was an inspiration to all of us and the zest of her life will continue to live on through all of us.  She enjoyed life to the fullest and could brighten any day with her utterly amazing smile. Today she projected one last colorful smile, before setting her final sunset.
    We love you with our whole hearts, our whole souls, in the whole wide world.  You beat us!!
    Funeral Mass, Friday, December 8, 2017, 11:00 a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Vigil service, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. at the church in Helper.  Family will receive friends at the church Thursday and Friday one hour prior to services.  Committal service, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Frances online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net