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SANCHEZ -- Delfino Sanchez, 88, loyal husband of 53 years, father, grandfather, brother, and loving friend to all, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Tommie, children, Michael Sanchez, Martha Martinez and husband Matt, and Henry Sanchez; granddaughters, Helene and Allison Martinez; sister, Juanita Lucero and husband Alfonso; brother, Madaleno and Loren Sanchez; sister-in-law, Melba Saiz; Honario and Rosalie Anaya and numerous beloved nieces nephews and extended family members. Delfino was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Josefita Sanchez, brothers, Vensus and Seferino; sister, Amalia, and nephew, Fermin. Delfino proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army in the 3434th Ordinance Motor Maintenance Co. during WWII. Upon his return to New Mexico he met Tommie Martinez and they were married on June 15, 1957. He began his career working for the railroad in New Mexico and Texas. After his time with the railroad Delfino had a 40 year career in highway construction, most notably with Brown Construction. He was a loving and kind man who will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Shrine of St. Bernadette 11401 Indian School Rd. (between Morris & Juan Tabo) and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (corner of Lomas & Tennessee) at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Michael Sanchez, Henry Sanchez, Matt Martinez, Madaleno Sanchez, Honario Anaya and Robert Gibbs. Please visit our online guestbook for Delfino at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun March 06, 2011