Esther Gracia Sanchez 78 of Lancaster, PA. a survivor. Passed away on June 14, 2019

A true warrior. The daughter of Elisa and Ignacio Gracia has joined them in the after life along with her sister Evelyn Gonzalez.

Born in San German Puerto Rico and a native New Yorker. She uprooted to Lancaster Pa in 1976 where she raised her children as a single parent.

She is survived by her 5 children, Daisy, Delia, Denise Sanchez Lopez, Diana, and Julio Sanchez Husband of Damaris Sanchez. 18 grand children and 20 great grand children. Two 4 siblings, Crimilda "Mimin" Gracia, Ignacio" Nicky" Gracia, Sildredo "Freddy" Gracia and Marilyn Gracia.

A homemaker, her pass time was playing bingo, going to the casinos, word finds, and she was an avid sports fan. Go Raptors! She had a passion for helping others and always had words of wisdom for those that needed it.

She was the family Matriarch and will be truly missed by all those that crossed paths with her.

A visitation will be held Tuesday evening, June 18, 2019 from 6 until 8 PM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11 AM at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. A visitation will take place from 10 until 11 AM at the church.