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Henry G. Sanchez Sr., 96, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 8, 2000. Mr. Sanchez was born on September 3, 1903 in Glencoe, NM to the late Salomon and Josephine Sanchez; he was a lifelong rancher in Lincoln, NM, where he broke horses; he loved playing with his precious grandchildren, hunting, fishing, gardening and the great outdoors. He married the love of his life, Carolina Sanchez, 65 years ago, who preceded him in death in 1990. He is survived by his loving children, Henry Sanchez Jr. and wife, Erma of Lincoln, NM, Jean Osuna and husband, Bill of San Antonio, TX, Alfred Sanchez and his family, also of Lincoln and Albuquerque, and Patricia Vigil and husband, Henry of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Carlos Sanchez and wife, Alvesa of Ruidoso, NM, Albert Sanchez and wife, Eva of San Patricio, NM, Porfiro Sanchez and his family of Gavilan, NM; one sister, Eufrasia Romero of Tularosa, NM; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on the corner of 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 1:00 p.m. at San Juan Catholic Church in Lincoln, NM. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery, also in Lincoln, NM. Casket bearers will be David Osuna, Gary Sanchez, Pat Baca, Victor Vigil, Steven Sanchez and Brandon Trivett. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
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