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Obituary for Sanchez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 18, 2000

Rita Kay Sanchez, age 49, died in Albuquerque on August 16, 2000. She was born in Roswell, NM and married John Martin Sanchez, who preceded her in death in 1992. She is survived by their children, Melanie Sanchez, Mandy Espinosa and husband, Michael and Scott Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; a grandchild, Janae Espinosa; three brothers, Larry Schilling and wife, Sherry of Wisconsin and Bill Schilling and wife, Frances, and Tim Schilling and wife, Carol, all of Albuquerque; and three sisters, Gloria Thurman, Phyllis Carter, and Carolyn Nunnally and husband, Ken, all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Tomasita Sanchez of Albuquerque; three sisters-in-law, Sylvia Griego and husband, Cole, Theresa Halpern and husband, Jerry, and Pat Dalla, all of Albuquerque; two brothers-in-law, Richard Sanchez, and Ray Sanchez and wife, Theresa, all of Albuquerque; her beloved friend, Carol Yoho and Dutchess; and many loving nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 10:00 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church of the Risen Savior for care of the Sanchez children. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.