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Bennie Sanchez, 59, was born May 6, 1949. Our beautiful, sweet, precious sister went home to her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Laura Sanchez. She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Reuben (Linda) Sanchez, Raul Sanchez, Dinah (Ricardo) Martinez, Lorraine Sanchez, Linda (Joseph) Griego, Diego "Harpo" Sanchez, Vivian (Mike) Stanton and Therese "Kutchy" Sanchez. She is also survived by her Aunt Sarah, Uncle Albert Chavez, and Uncle Luz Sanchez. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who were like her children and great-nieces and nephews who called her Grandma Bennie. She was such a kind and compassionate person and was so loved by all who knew her. She was a graduate of Rio Grande High School, Class of 1967. She was a loyal and faithful employee of Herrera Bus Company for 29 years. She loved her job at Herrera Bus Company and was so grateful to her employer and fellow bus drivers for their kind and generous support during her illness. Her family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Herrera Bus Company and to her close friends for their unconditional love and support. We also wish to thank Pastor Rodolfo Barrera for his spiritual support to Bennie during her illness--he was a great source of comfort to her. A Viewing will be held Thursday 3-5 in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). Life Celebration Service to follow at El Buen Samaritano, 700 Granite NW, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at El Buen Samaritano Church. Burial to follow at Cementerio Evangelico on Blake & Coors SW. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Richard Damon Gutierrez, Phillip Paiz, Andrew Griego, Reuben Griego, Leon Zambrano, Jesus Antonio Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joey Nogales, Paul Yannoni, Richard Sanchez, and David Sanchez. Online condolences: www.Reflectionoflife.com. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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