Crucita Sanchez Padro

June 11th, 2022
Crucita Sanchez Padro was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 20, 1928. Her parents were Martín and Benicia; her brothers, Luz María, Pedro, Ramón, Concepción, Guillermo, Clara and Ruth. She achieved studies in education. She worked as a teacher in both Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania.
She was married to Felix Sánchez on October 13, 1946, in San Juan. She fathered nine children: Abigail, Magdiel, Vasty, Enid, Uziel, Gadiel, Hulda, Elvis, and Amaryllis. Of these, 26 grandchildren were born, plus great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mother, sister and friend of all.
She distinguished herself for being a Christian woman, talented and a lover of art, music and poetry. She enjoyed family gatherings, flowers and plants. She took pride in the success of her loved ones. Her dream: “That You Are There” words taken from the hymn of Maribel Soto… “My request remembers when you leave that you are there, when I finally have to arrive before the heavenly throne that you are there…” a desire expressed through this hymn to see all her loved ones, being called by Jesus to eternal life in the kingdom of heaven. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Tuesday June 14, from 9:30am – 11:00am at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave (between Unruh & Knorr sts) There will be a prayer service in the funeral home at 11:00am with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. 
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Crucita Sánchez Padró
Nació en San Juan, Puerto Rico el 20 de septiembre de 1928. Sus padres fueron Martín y Benicia; sus hermanos, Luz María, Pedro, Ramón, Concepción, Guillermo, Clara y Ruth. Alcanzó estudios en educación. Ejerció como maestra tanto en Puerto Rico como en Pensilvania.
Se unió en matrimonio con Felix Sánchez, el 13 de octubre de 1946, en San Juan. Procreó nueve hijos: Abigail, Magdiel, Vasty, Enid, Uziel, Gadiel, Hulda, Elvis y Amarilis. De estos nacieron 26 nietos, más bisnietos y tataranietos. Madre, hermana y amiga de todos.
Se distinguió por ser una mujer cristiana, talentosa y amante del arte, música y poesía. Disfrutaba de reuniones familiares, las flores y plantas. Se enorgullecía del éxito de sus seres queridos. Su sueño: “Que Estés Allí” palabras tomadas del himno de Maribel Soto… “Mi pedido recuerda al partir que estés allí, cuando al fin he de llegar ante el trono celestial que estés allí…” deseo expresado a través de este himno de ver a todos sus amados, al ser llamada por Jesús a la vida eterna en el reino de los cielos.