Antonia Aponita Sanchez

Antonia Sanchez Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Antonia Aponita Sanchez, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home in Portage. She was born on June 6, 1953 in Gallina, New Mexico, a daughter of Tomas and Porfiria Velasquez Chavez. She was reared and educated in Gallina where she graduated from Coronado High School. Antonia married Adonice Morfin on June 6, 1973 in Park View, New Mexico. They were later divorced. She married Isaac Sanchez on November 12, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2003. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Antonia enjoyed crocheting, spending time outdoors, going on drives and being with her family. Surviving are her seven children, Justo (Jeneal) Morfin; Jesse (Stephanie) Morfin; Isaac (Kimmi) Sanchez; Amanda (Clemente) Sanchez; Viola (Robert) Kocher; Rita (Jim) Eagle; Stella Vanderpool; 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by four siblings, Clara (Chago) Fermin; Joe (Piedad) Chavez; Loyola (Robert) Archuleta; and Juan Chavez. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Isaac Sanchez, one granddaughter, Nichole Vanderpool, and one sister-in-law, Patsy Chavez. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City, UT. Holy Rosary will be said on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 5:00 p.m. and with a viewing to follow from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com