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Obituary for Sanchez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday September 06, 2002

Albertina C. Sanchez, 86, a resident of Los Chavez, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2002 while surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and Belen Senior¯ Citizen Center where she loved to play bingo. Preceding her in death were her husband, Alberto Sanchez in 1991; one grandson, Gilbert Romero in 1994; her parents, Jesus and Jesusita Chavez; two sisters, Trinidad"Lala" Sanchez; and Jenny Salazar; three brothers, Elfigio, Liberato, and Samuel Chavez. She is survived by her daughters, Florela Padilla and her husband, Tony; and Carmela Romero; one sister, Orpha Salazar and her husband, Pat; brother-in-law, Santiago Sanchez; eight grandchildren, Phillip Romero and his wife, Renee; Cindy Romero of Tulsa, OK; Paul Romero and his wife, Jackie; Tina Bibiano and her fiance, Pete Sedillo; Paula Solano and her husband, Gerald; Shirlee Chavez and her husband, Glenn; Diana Romero and Steve; Catherine Padilla and Adam; 14 great-grandchildren, Nancy and her husband, Anthony; Tiffany; Amanda; Gabby; Justin; Travis; Aaron; Carlos; Ryan; Dylan; Nicholas; Shawn; Brandyn; and Timothy; and two great-great-grandchildren, Emily and Bryanna. Albertina is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 6, 2002 at 5:30pm with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Phillip and Paul Romero, Gerald Salano, Glenn Chavez, Pete Sedillo, and Adam Sena. Honorary pallbearers will include her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Thank you"Mamasita" for everything you gave us in this world.¯ Thank you"Nana" for every precious moment we spent with you. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.


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