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Joe R. Sanchez, 87, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Stella C. Sanchez, of 15 years; three sons, Joseph of Tierra Amarilla, Robert of Las Vegas, Joseph Kenneth of Albuquerque and all their wives; daughter, Josephine DeBois and husband, Mark, of Bailey, CO; sisters, Emma Chavez of Albuquerque, Margaret Larragoite and husband, Phillip, of Santa Fe, Candy Martinez and husband, Joe, of Park View, Marcie Sexauer and husband, Rick, of Camarillo, CA; brother, Eloy Sanchez and wife, Angie, of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Karen J. Adair of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Maggie Sanchez, Nichole Sanchez, Danielle Sanchez, Damond Sanchez, and LeRoy Samora and wife, Linda; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Luis Sanchez; mother, Regina Sanchez; a brother, Ralph G. Sanchez; and two sisters, Julia Sanchez and Cordilia Sanchez. Joe served with the Army for five years. After he came home, he operated a service station in Tierra Amarilla. Then he moved to Albuquerque and worked for Hutchison Food Company for 22 years. He retired at 65 and continued his mechanical work until four years before his passing. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 30, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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