Maria Elena Sanchez De Fraire, age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on June 30, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Born on August 23, 1944. in Juárez Coahuila, Mexico. Maria was the beloved daughter of Francisco Sanchez and Fermina Viera.

Maria is survived by her cherished family her sisters. for and Minne; her children. Francisco Fraire, Linda F. Trinidad and her husband Louis A. Trinidad Jr. Antonio Roberto Fraire, Manuela Fermina Fraire and her husband Sabino Montalvo, and Miguel Fernando Fraire. She is also survived by her 22 beloved grandchildren: Francisco, Alejandro, Andres, Anthony, Albert, Jacob, Edwin, Marisa, Joey, Jose Jr. Andrea, Christopher, Angelica, Andy. Kaden, Sabrina, Vanessa, Erica, Zachary, Ruben, Sonia, and Israel, as well as 16 great grandchildren.

Maria was predeceased by her loving parents, Francisco Sanchez and Fermina Viera, her husband of 40 years Jose A Fraire, and her son, Jose Tomas Fraire.

Maria Elena Sanchez De Fraire will be remembered for her loving nature, her devotion to family, and her unwavering strength. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

May she rest in peace