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“I think of you constantly, every night I just lay down and wonder about you, and wish I would have gotten to see you at least one last time. You are...Read More »
1 of 36 | Posted by: Ali Tarassoly - gurnee, IL

“Ishana M. Sanchez , I miss you so much , & I love you always. Continue resting in peace bby. ”
2 of 36 | Posted by: Danielle Brantley

“Anna was always funny, made me laugh even when i was mad. she always did this dance at practice for bbc was so funny, but she will always be missed...Read More »
3 of 36 | Posted by: Hakeem Parker - Va Beach, VA

“Ana banana... I miss you like CRAZY... I know i'll see you when I get there. ”
4 of 36 | Posted by: Ryan Miller - Virginia Beach, VA

“I am a friend of Ray for many many years. I know he loved his neice beyond words. My sincere condolences to the family. My heart is broken for you...Read More »
5 of 36 | Posted by: Sandy - CT

“Keeping all the family in my thoughts and prayers. ”
6 of 36 | Posted by: Stephanie DeAyala-Larragoiti - VA

“My condolences to your family. Just know that you are in my prayers. ”
7 of 36 | Posted by: Brenda Washington - Chesapeake, VA

“First and foremost, my condolences go out to your family. Im sorry you were taken away so early in your life. Its unfortunate that we never got to...Read More »
8 of 36 | Posted by: Jelana A. - Virginia Beach, VA

“Everytime I saw you in the hallway, you always had a smile on your face. You will always be loved and missed. We'll never forget you Ana Sanchez!!!!!...Read More »
9 of 36 | Posted by: Charmaine - Virginia Beach, VA

“I Miss You Anna, and i will never forget you. You have always put a smile on my face ever since i met you and you will always be carried in our...Read More »
10 of 36 | Posted by: Janine - Virginia Beach Va, VA

“RIP Ana, everytime i saw you you were so encouraging to me, always laughing , always goofy. Everytime we hung out we had so much fun. you helped...Read More »
11 of 36 | Posted by: Justin Little - Virginia beach, VA

“Dear Shirley, I have no words, other than to tell you that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that I can do,...Read More »
12 of 36 | Posted by: Sue Reddecliff - Virginia Beach, VA

“My condolences go out the family of Ana Sanchez. She will always be remembered at Tallwood High School. ”
13 of 36 | Posted by: Danielle Squire

“My condolences go out to the family.I am so sorry for your lost.May God Bless you and your family. ”
14 of 36 | Posted by: Giselle - Virginia Beach, VA

“Ishana. You were such a blessing to your mom. I remember in high school when I used to love rubbing your mom's belly while you were in it and...Read More »
15 of 36 | Posted by: Sherial Thornton - Duluth, GA

“Ana, I will miss seeing your smiing face when I walk in the Hollister store in Lynnhaven. You had such a wonderful spirit and will be missed. Rest In...Read More »
16 of 36 | Posted by: Carol Burgess - Virginia Beach, VA

“WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF ISHANA'S PASSING. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. ”
17 of 36 | Posted by: DR. ROBERT CANDLER AND STAFF - VA

“Dear Geno and Nana, We are heavy hearted to see the hurt that the both of you and Geno Jr. are enduring over the loss of a beautiful and loving...Read More »
18 of 36 | Posted by: Delapaz Family - San Diego, CA

“May God bless this young child and guide her loved ones through the storm to a place of peace... ”
19 of 36 | Posted by: JD & Karla Scott - Jacksonville, FL

“My prayers go out to your family and friends. ”
20 of 36 | Posted by: A Small - Va Beach, VA

“Ana was always the one person who could brighten your day with just her smile and presence. She was always so positive and uplifting, nothing less...Read More »
21 of 36 | Posted by: Mackenzie Veirs, Cassidy Pearce, Alex Oslund - VA

“Parent to parent, I could never know your pain. Please know that the whole community mourns with you on the loss of your beautiful daughter. Our...Read More »
22 of 36 | Posted by: M. Morris - Virginia Beach, VA

“To Ishana's parents and family, I did not know Ishana personally but I knew of her. She and my teenager where friends and I re-call the times...Read More »
23 of 36 | Posted by: The Taylors - VA Beach, VA

“To Ana's family: This lovely child has been to my house so many times to visit my step-daughter (Amanda). She always wore a pretty smile and was...Read More »
24 of 36 | Posted by: Rick Davis - Virginia Beach, VA

“Rest in Peace Ishana Sanchez. You will be in our hearts forever. ”
25 of 36 | Posted by: Tony Lu - Virginia Beach, VA

“I can't believe your gone. It feels like it was just yesterday when you first moved to VA and I was coming to visit you. I was supposed to go to your...Read More »
26 of 36 | Posted by: Miata Kimble - WTHS, IL

“Ana, you were definitely a beautiful person with an outstanding personality. I'm sure that there will be a time that I see you again in the future,...Read More »
27 of 36 | Posted by: Yasmine - Virginia Beach, VA

“Babygirl you were such a blessing from god you were such a beautiful young lady inside and out. You will always be remembered we love and miss you...Read More »
28 of 36 | Posted by: Olivia - VA

“Our condolences go out to your family. You were a beautiful girl...taken way to soon. Youve made a huge impact on everyones lives... even those, like...Read More »
29 of 36 | Posted by: Crystal & Robin - Virginia Beach, VA

“May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My deepest condolences for you and your family. ”
30 of 36 | Posted by: Anna Peguero (Gulajski) - Lynn, MA

“I am so sorry for your loss, What a beautiful girl who went so young. He does only take the best and now you all have a beautiful angel watching over...Read More »
31 of 36 | Posted by: Denise Melendez - ME

“I love you my beautiful daughter. I will never forget your beautiful smile and your loving attitude. Thank you for being such a great daughter. Love...Read More »
32 of 36 | Posted by: Eugenio Ortiz - Virginia beach, VA

“Shirley and Family, I can only hope that you Shirley will find comfort in the love of your first baby daughter Ishana. May God ease your pain,...Read More »
33 of 36 | Posted by: Tarsha Richards - Lynn, MA

“She will be missed a lot; and her memories she shared with everyone will be cherished until forever. She had a beautiful heart and was a bundle of...Read More »
34 of 36 | Posted by: Horacio Maldonado - VA

“Ishana Was my good friend since 6th grade, we were together all the timee. she made me laugh and her smile i will never forget . even when she moved...Read More »
35 of 36 | Posted by: Chelsea Colon - Va Beach, VA

“God's Promise God never promised a life without pain, Laughter without tears or sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, ...Read More »
36 of 36 | Posted by: Arelis - Fort Lauderdale, FL


Ishana Mercedes Sanchez, 17, of Blackwell Ct., Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Feb. 3, 2012, at her home. She was born in Salem, MA and was a senior at Tallwood High School. She loved playing volleyball for Tallwood and other leagues. She enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends. She was a blessing to all of us and always kept us smiling no matter what. Ishana is survived by her mother, Shirley Ortiz and husband Eugenio; brother, Eugenio Ortiz, Jr.; sister, Eyka Ortiz; maternal grandmother, Iris Polanco; maternal grandfather, Francisco Perez; grandmother, Rosa M. Ramos; aunt, Alexandra Scott and husband Samuel; father, Eiron Sanchez; paternal grandfather, Arquimedes Sanchez; paternal grandmother, Asia Vidal; uncle, Jaime Ortiz and wife Catalina; and also survived by Luis Valdez and wife Jessica. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.