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Obituary for SANCHEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 15, 2009

Connie M. Sanchez, age 83, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Albuquerque. She was born to Teofilo and Margarita Sanchez in Albuquerque, NM. Connie was a Sister of Charity from 1949 to 1974. She taught elementary school in Ohio, Colorado, and New Mexico and retired as an elementary school teacher. She graduated from Mount St. Joseph on the Ohio and received her Masters degree from UNM. She was an active member of the Catholic Church, and was involved in helping many charities. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Bargas, and Della Jaramillo; sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. A "special thank you" for all the loving care and concern given by her niece, Margaret Romero and husband, Pete and the caregivers at Hoffmantown House. Connie was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Louie Sanchez, Della Heard, Joe Sanchez, Mercedes Sandoval, Herman Sanchez, Phil Sanchez, and Gorman Sanchez. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd, NE with Monsignor Olona as the Celebrant. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Connie at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400