 SANCHEZ, RUDOLPH Age 84, an Atrisco Land Grant heir, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2014 in the loving arms of his beloved wife, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Loretta, his parents Jose De La Luz and Mary Sanchez; his brothers Myron and Adelbert Sanchez and his sister Mary Alice Luna. He is survived by his sister Viola Martinez and brothers Lawrence and Gilbert Sanchez. He is also survived by wife Elma; sons, Randy Sanchez, wife Angela, Adam Sanchez, wife Clarese and daughters Mona Lisa Gonzales, husband Jerry, and Carmen Sanchez, fiance Don Colton; nine grandchildren: Cole Sanchez, Garrett Gonzales, Loretta Gonzales, Savanna Sanchez, Jordan Sanchez, Shayla Sanchez, Amber Sanchez, Courtney Sanchez, and Austin Sanchez. Rudy Sanchez served in the U.S Army, attained the rank of Corporal. During Rudy's early years he had a passion for baseball and played college baseball, American Legion and semi-pro baseball that attracted scouts from the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rudy attended St. Joseph College and Highland University with a Masters degree in Spanish and School Administration. Rudy retired from Albuquerque Public Schools with 32 years of service. He began his career as a coach at Barcelona Elementary and later taught Spanish to thousands of South Valley children at Harrison Junior High and Albuquerque High School. He was a favorite with students, often chosen as teacher of the year. Rudy and his wife were blessed with 57 years of marriage. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 26th from 8:00 to 8:30 am. followed by a Rosary and Christian Burial Mass at 8:30 am. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW. An interment will take place following the Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE and reception to follow at St. Anne's Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Atrisco Heritage Foundation. Donations can easily be made through United Way of Central New Mexico. Select "giving Option" & choose Atrisco Heritage Foundation. https://donor. united-e-way.org/Give.aspx
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