Juanita Cirilo

On the morning of May 11, 2016 in the home of Sylvia and Christopher Fletcher, Juanita Sanchez Cirilo passed away peacefully of natural causes. Mom was comforted by family members at the time of passing.
Juanita Sanchez Cirilo was born in Laredo ,Texas on February 23, 1927.
Parents: Ernesto and Paula Sanchez.
She was the eldest of 5 children. Siblings : Ernesto Jr.,Dolores, Elma, Estela and Avelina.
Juanita was Married to Manuel Cirilo (67 years).
Children : Cynthia, Victor, Sylvia.
Grand Children : Vince, Eric, Evan

Juanita was a professionally inspiring women. She worked hard to gain her Masters in Education and Administration. After teaching for many years, she became the principal of Shirpser Elementary in El Monte, California. Juanita was the lead educator and founder of the Bilingual Project. She loved her family and Loved to inspire others to achieve their dreams. Juanita was an inspiration to everyone that she came into contact with, and made everyone feel special with her kind and inspirational words and loving hugs she was ready to deliver, right up until the day she passed.
As her daughter, I have always thought she was an "Angel on Earth". She was a selfless, loving Mom who always gave unconditionally. Friends and Family would say that she was a gracious lady with a wonderful personality and a caring and loving heart. Wife, mother, sister, friend, teacher, principal, mentor - she fulfilled all those roles beautifully - complimenting and encouraging the best in each person. She was an extraordinary woman who excelled in everything that she did. She was a blessing to all who knew her. God our father in heaven is rejoicing at her job well done on earth. You will be missed here, but you have a new, and more important job to do in watching over all of us while preparing for the day we will see you again.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Juanita on June 4, at 11 a.m. at 1141 Raymond Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 with a lunch reception to follow.