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Severo Sanchez, 74, passed away Thursday, September 16, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Julia Olivas, age 100; Delfie Sanchez; daughter, Irene Greenleaf; sons, Jim Sanchez and Danny Sanchez; brother, Solomon Sanchez and wife, Helen; sister, Juanita Ensz and husband, David; and three beloved grandchildren, Tim, Rachel, and Elizabeth Greenleaf; numerous nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends. He was born in San Rafael near Tremintina, NM. He volunteered and served, at the age of 17, in the U.S. Army. He fought in the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, France, where he received a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Ribbon. After the war he went to work at the V.A. Hospital in Albuquerque. He worked his way up from being a nurses aid to being one of the pioneers of starting the first artificial kidney dialysis units in New Mexico. He continued this for 35 years, working and training others in the renal dialysis field. During this time, he also opened a full service gas station located at 4th Street and Menaul. It was called Sanchez Chevron. This was operated for several successful years. Upon retirement, he purchased a second home at Conchas Dam, NM. He spent many summers there with family and friends enjoying fishing. He also enjoyed hunting with son, Jim, brother, Solomon and nephew, Melecio. He was known for his great sense of humor, strong work ethic, and zest for life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial Services were held Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Aspen Funeral Chapel, 1935 Juan Tabo NE. Interment of cremains followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives.
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