Teresa D. Sanchez, 93, of Blooming Prairie, died Sunday evening, Oct. 26, 2008, at the Austin Medical Center. She was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Runge, Texas, the daughter of Juan and Ulalia (Rodriguez) Herrera. She grew up in Runge and married Antonio M. Sanchez on Febr. 27, 1943 in Runge, Texas. They moved to Blooming Prairie in 1965. A homemaker, she was member of St. Columbanus Catholic Church, and enjoyed her garden and flowers. She loved playing with her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
She is survived by three daughters, Maria “Mary” Perez (Domingo Flores) of Blooming Prairie, Dominga “Sandy” (Robert) Coughlin of Dodge Center, and Guadelupe “Lupe” (Glen) Hoheisel of Blooming Prairie; three sons, Jose “Tony” (Sue), Owatonna, Juan (Celia) Sr., Owatonna, and Glenn, Rochester; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; two brothers, Felipe Herrera and Mateo (Marilyn) Herrera, both of Poteet, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tony, one sister, three brothers and two sons.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie with Fr. William Kulas officiating. Friends may call at Worlein – Blooming Prairie Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and one hour before the service at the church. A rosary service will be held at 4 p.m. and a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Interment will be at St. Columbanus Catholic Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to the donor’s choice.