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Obituary for SAUNDERS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 18, 2007

Tania Marie Saunders, age 18, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007 at UNM Hospital. Tania was born on March 27, 1989 in Albuquerque, NM. She is the beloved daughter of Paulina (Baca) Saunders, originally of Belen, NM and presently from Albuquerque, NM; and Patrick Saunders, presently from Tijeras, NM. She is survived by her brother, Jesse Saunders, age 9; her maternal grandparents Virginia and DG Baca of Belen, NM; her paternal grandparents, Patricia and Richard Saunders of Roseburg, OR; aunts and uncles, Sandy Montes and Wendy Saunders, Dorothy Koenig, Richard and Carolyn Baca, Tony and Patsy Baca, Mark Baca, Annette and John Gonzales, Diane and Pete Eggler, Roxanne and Lar Thomas and Greg Baca; many cousins and friends. Tania will be sadly missed by all! Tania was a 2007 graduate of Manzano High School and a freshman at UNM in the Engineering program. She was active in skiing, snowboarding, photography and traveling. She recently traveled to Europe with her cousins. She had a ready smile and a kind word for everyone. Her greatest joy was the times she spent with her family and friends. She loved her cat, Ella, "her miracle kitty". A Celebration of Tania's life will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2007 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Rosary and Mass will be Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Tennessee at Lomas, the Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Tania's name please call 505-907-7009 for information. We would like to thank everyone for your help, support and prayers during this very difficult time. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com


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