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SANCHEZ -- Clara A. Sanchez, 96, went home to our Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2004. She was born in Magdalena, NM on Wednesday, December 11, 1907. Mrs. Sanchez was preceded in death by her husband, Eustasio Sanchez and her parents, Geronimo and Marinez Armijo. Clara is survived by her children, Nestor Sanchez and wife, Joan, of Leesburg, VA; Mary Ellen Pino and husband, Louis, of Albuquerque; Kathy Tafoya and husband, A. B., of Bosque Farms; grandchildren, John Sanchez, Patrick Sanchez, Thomas Sanchez and wife, Kim, James Sanchez, Tim Schellenbaum and wife, Eileen, Jay Schellen and wife, Barbara, Sue Schellenbaum, Jude Tafoya and Chris Tafoya; step grandchildren Louisa Jinzo and Steve Whitaker, Michael Pino and wife, Samantha, Emery Pino and wife, Laurie, Chris Pino and eighteen great grandchildren. Clara lived in Bosque Farms for 34 years and was an active member of our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM. She loved her family, friends, gardening, dancing and life in general. Rosary will be recited at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, May 12, 2004, 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, May 13, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church (Valencia Church). Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Sanchez, Patrick Sanchez, Tim Schellenbaum, Jay Schellen, Jude Tafoya and Christopher Tafoya. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas Sanchez, James Sanchez, Sue Schellenbaum, Emery Pino and Chris Pino. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 288, Peralta, NM 87042. French Mortuary, Inc 7121 Lomas Blvd NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue May 11, 2004