Laura Sanchez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Laura Sanchez, age 33, died very suddenly on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born September 9, 1986 in Muskegon to Carlos H. and Anita (Pena) Sanchez and was a lifelong resident of the area. Laura worked as the Retention and Recruitment Coordinator for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Survivors include her parents, Carlos and Anita Sanchez; her sister, Mirelda (Frank) Sanchez Tokarczyk; 4 brothers, Carlos Sanchez, Jr., Roberto (Stephanie) Sanchez, Salvador Sanchez, Alejandro Sanchez; her nieces and nephews, Reina, Tara, and Frank Tokarczyk, Carmen, Zidane, Sophia, Olivia, Dominic Sanchez; her grandmother, Gloria Engel; many aunts and uncles, including her aunt, Kathy (Dave) Ignasiak; several cousins; her family in Texas; her best friends, Kate Foster, Dana Smith and Mina Vasquez; and her dog, Bandit. Laura was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gustavo and Rosa Pena. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, July 23, 2020 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (2929 McCracken St.) with Pastor Dan Anderson officiating. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association – Grand Rapids Chapter. Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the guestbook online at www.sytsemafh.com

Laura Sanchez

September 9, 1986 - July 18, 2020