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Obituary for SANCHEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday April 19, 2014

SANCHEZ, ROBERT R. Age 87, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Becky Sanchez; sons, Ross Sanchez and Ron Sanchez; granddaughters, Roslyn Sanchez, Arika Sanchez and Andrea Sanchez; great-grand- children, Noa Sanchez, Nakea Sanchez, and Kala Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his son, Robert A. Sanchez. Robert graduated from St. Mary's High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during both WWII and the Korean War. He was an "Atomic Veteran" and a Purple Heart Recipient. Mr. Sanchez retired as a Manager with Albertson's Grocery Store and was the former owner of Sunset Grocery. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW. A reception will follow. He will be interred on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 11:15 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333


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