Born in Tempe Arizona, Eleanor  was the second to the oldest of 13 Children. As a young girl her Family moved to Soledad, California  making  Soledad their home. She later met her Husband  Martin Frank Sanchez and they Married on Valentine's Day 1956. They moved to the Bay Area making  Pittsburg, California their home. Together they had 5  Children. Eleanor worked for Ghirardelli Chocolates for several years.  Through the years Eleanor and Martin vacationed and traveled with their Family whenever possible.  They  enjoyed going to Las Vegas, Laughlin and Reno Nevada. She enjoyed going to local casinos, crocheting was her passion and embroidering,  Watching  game shows and old movies, puzzles and showing her Granddaughters  how to make tortillas  and drink coffee. She enjoyed being around her Family and Friends, all the Family gatherings, and parties, Weddings and just getting together with Family and listening to them play music. She is a Godmother to Many. Eleanor was a Strong Person with a Big Heart for those of you who knew Her knew Her as "NOY" and she was "NANA NOY" to her Grandkid's. "CUPALINA WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU" MOM. YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL WHO LOVED YOU. YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS  -  WE LOVE YOU! YOUR FAMILY.

She is Survived by Four Children: Robert (Bob) Sanchez, Rudy Sanchez (Azalea), Margaret (Anne) Sanchez Huerta, James Sanchez, (Lucy).  6 Grandchildren: Erick Sanchez, Angelina Sanchez, Abraham Huerta, Jessica Sanchez Tetrault, Salina Sanchez Lopez and Cristobal Sanchez. 6 Great-Grandchildren:Damien Sanchez, Stefan Villa Jr., Elicia Eastman, Maliyah Eastman, Jayla Eastman and Giana Eastman. 1 Brother and  7 Sisters:  Richard Villa (Connie),  Carmen Serrano, Rita Garcia ( Cornelio), Yolanda Diaz (Gonzalo), Mary Veliz, Virgie Rosillo, Pilly Villa and Linda Castillo (Joe). Her Godchildren Numerous Nieces and Nephews. She was Preceded in Death by: Her Husband Martin Frank Sanchez and Her Son Pete Tino Sanchez. Her Parents: Espiridion and Clara Villa. Her Brothers: Rudy Villa,  Frank Villa,  George Villa and Her Sister Joanne Lopez