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SANCHEZ -- Nestora "Tova" Sanchez, age 97, a resident of Valencia, NM and now residing for nine years in Albuquerque, NM with her daughter, Annie Casaus, joined Our Lord and Savior and her Queridido Esposo, Antonio Sanchez on October 1, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, in Valencia and Risen Savior Catholic Church, in Albuquerque. Nestora, who was lovingly known as "Tova", was known for her great love of her family (and all the sweets she could eat) and also her numerous friends. She was a mother and grandmother to all who entered her home, especially to her nieces and nephews who cherished each and every blessed moment with her. Tova had a special bond and love with her sister-in-law, Tillie Garcia who considered each other sisters in the truest sense of the word. Tova was especially known for her special frijoles and anyone entering Tova's home was immediately fed. She was never seen without a perfect outfit topped off with a matching hat. During Tova's last years she was assisted by many wonderful caregivers and formed a special bond with each and every one, especially her "Angel" Margaret Jaramillo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Antonio Sanchez. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Evangeline Serna of Albuquerque, Nancy Montano of Santa Fe and Annie Casaus of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. All Services will be held at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church in Valencia beginning with a viewing on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with her nephew, Deacon Robert Vigil, assisting. Interment will follow at Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony and Mark Serna, Paul, Chris and John Montano, Greg and Kevin Casaus and Javier Jaramillo. Sign Tova's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Sat October 04, 2008