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Arcino "Archie" Sanchez, age 81 and a native New Mexican, died on Friday July 14, 2006 in a local hospital following an illness. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Vivian Bourguignon Sanchez; three sons: John Sanchez and wife, Terry, Robert Sanchez, and Michael Sanchez and wife, Maxine; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters: Susie Baca, Becky Chavez and husband, Joe, Olivia Castillo, Romona Anaya and husband, Mon; one brother, Richard Sanchez and wife, Frances; one brother-in-law, Gabby Gabaldon; three step-children: Sandra Serna, Marie Sullivan, and George Bourguignon; eight step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren; and many loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law from the Garcia and Jojola families; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Archie was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Garcia Sanchez; his parents, Celso and Julanita Sanchez; and a sister, Pauline Gabaldon. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after thirty years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed fishing and bowling. Viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2006 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow in St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Anne's with burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. All services are under the care and direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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