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Obituary for SANCHEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday November 13, 2014

SANCHEZ, PATRICIA Patricia "Patsy" C. Sanchez was called by our Lord on Friday, November 7, 2014. Patsy was a resident of Mora where she was born on February 24, 1926. Patsy spent her younger years growing up in Mora and upon graduation moved to Las Cruces to attend New Mexico State University where she graduated with a degree as a dietician. Shortly after that she entered the order of the Sisters of Charity and was active for over 20 years until she came home to care for her elderly parents. During her years in the order she spent time in Helena, Montana and Topeka, Kansas. After her return she worked in her father's abstract office and at the NM Behavioral Institute in Las Vegas, NM. She was preceded in death by a niece, Jean Montoya Geddings (Ron); her parents, Philip N. Sanchez and Emma Sanchez; her sister, Juliette S.Van Sicklen; brother, Philip (Babo) C. U. Sanchez; and her sister-in-law, Evangeline (Vangie) Sanchez. Patsy is survived by her many friends, relatives, and nieces and nephews: Patty Garcia (Roger), Phyllis Martinez (John), A. Louis Sanchez (Diana), Philip G. Sanchez (Eliza), and Pat D. Sanchez, as well as several great nieces and nephews. Rosary service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 10:00am at Rogers Chapel in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral services will be held following the Rosary also at Rogers Chapel with Deacon Roger Garcia as Celebrant. Interment of cremains will follow at Masonic Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM. The family wishes to thank everyone who made her last years comfortable, allowing her to stay in her home until a few days prior to death, especially Gloria Gallegos and Gina Mondragon. Please visit our website at: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign our online register book. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave, Las Vegas, NM. 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.