 That year, Frances "Mama" Sanchez was immortalized by friends, family, and admirers as a part of the "Step into History" project, where five tiles bearing her name were engraved on the east side steps of Pioneer Park at Coit Tower, along with many of San Francisco's most recognized figures of the 20th century.Michael Sanchez Sr. died on August 31, 2008 at home in Marin County where he lived under the care of family until the age of 84.In 2012, the Sanchez family began efforts to open a second North Beach location in, what was then, a vacant pizza market on Vallejo Street.