Mariana Sanchez-Avitu 1925 - 2015 Mariana was born September 5, 1925 in Monterrey, Mexico to her parents Porfirio Avitu and Petra Sanchez-Avitu. Mariana left this world and went home to our Lord and Savior on April 6, 2015. Mariana leaves behind her daughter, Petra Rivera and son Jose Guel Avitu of Bedford, Texas. Maria has nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Mariana was preceded in death by her daughter Maria Guadalupe Estil Avitu and two great grandchildren, Napito Mendoza and Abraham Ramirez. Mariana was very proud of her home. She worked hard to create her own home. Mariana's funeral service will be held Friday, April 10, 2015 at Azleland Cememtery and Memorial Park. Mariana was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.