Margaret S. Miranda

Margaret “Maggie” S. Miranda passed away at the age of 89 in Palm Springs, California on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born on June 10, 1933 to Jesus Sanchez and Guadalupe Renteria Sanchez in Cabazon, California.

On January 6, 1950, Maggie married Theodore “Ted” Miranda in San Bernardino, California. They lived in Cabazon and Banning, where they raised their family.

Maggie was a In Home care giver while her Children were young and, when all her children were enrolled in school, Maggie worked for the Banning Unified School District in Food Services, working at several school site cafeterias, where she served the school children with love and retired from the district. Maggie was involved with youth programs such as the local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Little League while raising her children.

Her hobbies were many over the years, crocheting, embroider, and volunteering, but gardening and cooking were her passions. After she retired, she enjoyed watching the Dodgers and the Lakers play and her daily soap opera “General Hospital” for over 40 years on TV.

Maggie continued to volunteer over the years with the Mexican American Scholarship committee, youth programs, and Club Latino Americano in Banning. “Nana” as she was affectionally called by Children of many generations, was loved by all and she loved all she met while opening her arms and heart to them. She loved to open her home and welcomed her Friends and Family to enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee with her.

She was preceded by the Love of her Life whom she was married to for 67 years, Theodore Miranda, Sr.; her parents, Jesus and Guadalupe Sanchez; 6 brothers, John, Manuel, Henry, Pete, James and Sam Sanchez; 2 sisters, Irene Anderson Scully and Frances Walker; 2 great-grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her 7 children; Theodore Miranda, Jr. (Karen) of Banning, Ernie Miranda, Sr. of Hemet, Mike Miranda, Sr. (Tracy) of Banning, Doreen J. Reynolds (Robert) of Banning, Mia Miranda of Indio, Randy Miranda, Sr. of Banning, and Chris Miranda of Banning. She was “Nana” to 30 Grandchildren, 44 Great-Grandchildren, and 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren and numerous others who she “adopted” as her own. She is also survived by her brother, Luis Sanchez (Audrey); Special sisters-in-law, Doddie Sanchez of Banning and Maria Sanchez of Banning.

Arrangements are Sunday, July 10th with a viewing from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary 7:00 p.m. at Club Latino Americano in Banning, CA. Mass and services will be celebrated on Monday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Banning, CA. Burial will follow immediately at San Gorgonio Memorial Park in Banning, CA. A luncheon/reception will be held at Club Latino Americano in Banning, CA.

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