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Obituary for SANCHEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 11, 2004

Violet D. Sanchez June 21, 1963 - February 5, 2004 Beloved mother of four beautiful daughters, Violet passed away on February 5, 2004. She is survived by her daughters, Genevieve Sanchez, Roxanne Novak, Jazmin Novak and Dominique Novak; two grandchildren, Selena and Adriana Orona; also by Tom Novak who will love her always. Violet's life in Albuquerque began after her parents died in an automotive accident in California. As a very young Navajo Indian, she was brought to the boarding school here. Cared for by her surviving foster mother, Alice Adams, upon little Violet's statements that she would do everything to keep the three youngest kids together. Violet's brothers in her maiden Destea family are William Jr., Peter, Leo, Preston, and George; her sisters are Lorianne, Rose, and Josephine. Violet had a very full life, she persevered and loved extensively with her family. She loved to travel, had a great sense of humor, and took wonderful care of her children. She will be missed by many. A Visitation at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE will take place Wednesday, February 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral graciously provided at Haines Bldg., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5709 Haines Ave. NE, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2004.