Antonia Sauceda Obituary

Antonia Sauceda
Born: December 27, 1933
Died: September 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Antonia Sauceda of Peru, IL, formerly of Onarga, IL, at the age of 91 on September 9, 2025.
Antonia was born to Nicanor and Felipa on December 27, 1933 in Ejido San Antonio Del Joral, General Cepeda, Coahuila, Mexico. They preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernabe Sauceda; three siblings, Ventura Reyes, Mcliton Zamora, and Monica Saucedo; one son, Hector Lara; and one grandson, Joseph Lopez Jr.
She is survived by three daughters, Eva Lopez, Christina (Isaul) Martinez, and Eva (Oscar Robles) Sauceda; two siblings, Reyes and Juana Zamora; fifteen grandchildren, Alicia (Ernesto) Lemus, Nancy (Claudio) Garcia, Maria (Doug) Bridges, Oscar Jr., Nadia, Leslie, Alexis, Cynthia, and Sofia Robles, Ernesto Jr., Bibiana, and Nehirin Lemus, Austin, Isaul Jr., and Brandon Martinez; eight great-grandchildren, Sophia and Remington Bridges, Milla, Emma, and Tommy Martinez, Natache, Noah, and Nolan Garcia, and Arely Martinez; and her beloved dog Chippy.
She often spoke of her years spent with her paternal grandmother, Pascuala as some of the best years of her life. They both had a beautiful and close bond. Her favorite part of the day was gathering wood for her grandmother so she could start the fire for their meals. She later went on to marry whom she would always describe as the most patient and caring man in the world, her husband Bernabe Sauceda on December 17, 1969 in Watseka, IL. She spent most of her days caring for her family in the most loving way, helping raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and babysat many kids along the way. There was never a dull moment or an empty belly at Nana's house. She would be up early in the morning preparing homemade flour tortillas for the day, often making smaller ones to fit her grandkids' tiny hands and she would butter them up for everyone. Everything she did for her family was always above and beyond. She filled their minds with knowledge and stories from her past. She brought them up to love the country and to honor all of the sacrifices many have made for the freedom we have. She taught them to love their roots and to keep up with traditions. Antonia enjoyed sewing, long walks in the evening and loved John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. She was a woman who was very strong in her faith as she loved helping at her local church. She taught her family to pray the Rosary and to serve and trust in the Lord. She made lifelong friendships in her hometown, sharing her family's joys and sorrows. No one can replace the unconditional love she had for each and every one of them up until her very last day.
Visitation was at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral Mass followed at the Immaculate Conception Church in Gilman at 12:30 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Santiago Corona officiating. Burial followed at Onarga Cemetery.
Please share a memory of Antonia at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.