Alicia Sancho Scherich

Alicia Sancho Scherich passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 6, 2026 with her daughter and son by her side.

Alicia was born to Mariano Sancho de San Jose and Asunción Medina de Sancho in Madrid, Spain on January 13, 1934. Sadly, her mother passed from complications during childbirth. Asunción was an opera singer. Mariano Sancho was a highly regarded and recognized Spanish painter who won the first gold medal for painting among many other awards. Her great grandmother, Ulpiana San Jose was also an accomplished painter and her grandfather Manuel Sancho was the first chair violinist in the Royal Orchestra in Spain.

Alicia followed in this great tradition as she graduated from the Institute of Professional Teaching for Women in Madrid with a degree in fashion design, sewing and cutting as well as doll and toy making. She studied drawing with her father who taught at the School of Arts and Crafts in Madrid. In 1959, Alicia married Ronald L. Scherich, an airman stationed at Torrejon A.F.B. in Spain. In 1960 the couple was transferred to Offutt A.F. B. in Bellevue, NE. Alicia continued her studies in various states over the next 30 years. She was commissioned for many portraits including the leadership of College of St. Mary's, Woodman of the World Executives, etc. However, she considers herself incredibly fortunate to have found Professor John Thein at Creighton University. Under Creighton's conducive environment and the guidance of Professor John Thein, Alicia undertook a monumental project she calls "World Peace". This stunning body of work consists of 18 oil paintings (4' x 6') on linen canvas depicting the positive and negative aspects of the human being. A short preview can be seen on YouTube by searching for Alicia Sancho Scherich or follow this link: https://youtu.be/bnoMK8nkYU0

Alicia is survived by her daughter Norma Scherich (husband Todd AKA Toadie per Alicia!); her son Steve Scherich and granddaughter Jazmine Scherich (Ethan Inabinett); two great granddaughters, Avalee & Ivy, two brothers-in-law, Vernon Scherich (wife Betty) and Rodney Scherich (widower of Donna Jean); two sisters-in-law, Darlene Jones (husband Ronnie) and Linda Barney (husband Richard); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mariano & Asunción and beloved husband Ronald Lee Scherich.

If you would like to donate to a worthy cause in Alicia‘s honor, please consider a check to the Heartland Hope Mission or visit heartlandhopemission.org to donate in her memory.

A celebration of a life well lived will be held at a later date. As Mom always said, "Enjoy your life! It's later than you think!" Smile! Eat chocolate! Olé! Bravo!!