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Nestor Daniel Sanche, age 83, passed away on January 18, 2011 at his retirement home at Buckingham's Choice in Buckeystown, Maryland. Nestor was born on July 28, 1927 to Jim and Clara Sanchez. Born in Magdalena, New Mexico, he earned his bachelor's degree in political science from New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), a master's degree in geopolitics from Georgetown University and was a graduate of the National War College. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in 1950 upon graduation from NMMI. In 1951, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) where he went on to serve with distinction in South Korea, Morocco, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, Spain and various Headquarters assignments. While in Morocco, Nestor married his wife of 53 years, Joan Whitworth Russell. After 30 distinguished years of service as a senior representative of the CIA, Nestor was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Inter-American Affairs in 1981 and was instrumental in forming U.S. policy in Latin America. He retired from federal service in 1987 and was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service and the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service. While living in Leesburg, Nestor served as the Executive Vice President of the George C. Marshall Home Preservation Fund where he secured funding vital to keeping the home as a museum for the public. A devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Nestor is survived by his two sisters; four sons; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan. Nestor touched many people with his hard work, humor, dedication, and wise counsel. He will be greatly missed. Services will be held in Buckingham's Choice, Buckeystown, MD on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
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