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Obituary for SANCHEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday September 16, 2010

Wilfred Sanchez, 80, loving father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday September 13, 2010. Wilfred is survived by his life partner of 50 years, Antonia (Toni); his wonderful children, Wilfred Sanchez and wife Hsin Wan, Penelope Barber and husband Dave, David Sanchez and wife Lorraine, Terry Gow and husband Bobby, Yvonne Apodaca and husband Frank, Frederick Sanchez and girlfriend Jacqueline, Gilbert Sanchez and wife Martha and Charlene Alarcon and husband Jesus; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. Wilfred was preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Maria Sanchez; his brother Herman Sanchez; and infant son Robin Sanchez. Wilfred was employed by Sandia National Labs for 35 years before retiring at 55 to continue his passion of farming. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. Wilfred had a love for animals and was a great friend and mentor. Wilfred was known for his great sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A viewing will take place in at St. Charles Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE. Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a reciting of the Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m., Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday September 17, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Catholic Church. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Wilfred's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222