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Obituary for SANCHEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 10, 2006

Richard E. Sanchez, age 56, a resident of Tome, New Mexico, passed away Friday, September 9, 2006, at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard was born July 11, 1950, in Tome, New Mexico to Jose P. and Epifania B. Sanchez. Richard was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, New Mexico. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Jose P. Sanchez, and his brother, Proceso Sanchez. He is survived by his mother, Epifania B. Sanchez; brother, Celso Sanchez; and sister, Lillie Chacon. He is also survived by his nephew, Eddie Chacon and his wife, JoLynn and their sons, Eric and Kyle and his niece, Cindy Chacon and her daughter, Ambrosia. Richard was an angel sent from heaven. He was deeply loved and cared for by his family and his two angels of mercy, Lupe Estrada and Nereyda Gutierrez who took care of him. All services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, New Mexico, beginning with a viewing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated by Father Jose Hernandez at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Tome Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their thanks to everyone who helped in Richard's care. Special thanks to Lupe Estrada and Nereyda Gutierrez, his caregivers; Dr, Joe R. Aragon and Brenda Flores who were always there to assist in every way. Pallbearers will be Eddie Chacon, Ambrosia Chacon-Saavedra, Lupe Estrada, Nereyda Gutierrez, Jerry Baca, and Max Carrillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Vallejos, David Aragon, Barbara Chavez, Toni Ann Martinez, Janet Brooks Mary Ann Baca, and Robert Sedillo. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com


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