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Juan J. Sanchez, 82, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2007. Juan was a lifetime resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, North Valley. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores Sanchez; his children, Jose Sanchez and Sandra Barela, Ronnie Sanchez and his wife, Annie Marie, Evelyn Harris and her husband, Kenneth; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Sophia Johnson; 14 godchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Juan was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ambrosio and Plaxedes Sanchez; son, David Sanchez; sisters, Sarafina Chavez and Corina Duran. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after 42 years of service. Juan was a devout Roman Catholic. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan during Occupational Forces after World War II. He was a member of the SNMDMP #2 of Alameda, NM and the American Legion Post 69. A loving father, godfather, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for everyone's concern and compassion during this difficult time. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary at 9502 4th St. NW, (corner of 4th and Alameda) a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2007. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Center for Missing Adults, 4641 North 12th St., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85014 or by calling 1-800-690-FIND X113. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. 505-323-9000
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