Francis Sanchez

Francis Sanchez – Age 66 of Rio Lucio, made his journey home on Saturday, February 23, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents whom he dearly loved: Apolonio and Agripanita Sanchez; sister, Elizaida Sanchez and a very special nephew, Gene Lopez. "May their souls rest in peace." Francis is survived by his lifelong companion, Stella Pacheco; daughters: Frances Michelle Sanchez, Francella Sanchez, Vivian Sanchez, Diane Pacheco and Denise; sons, Lawrence, Brian, Dennis and Paul Sanchez; brothers: Rodolfo Sanchez and wife Belen, File Sanchez and Connie and Jose Sanchez; sisters Rojie Trujillo and Emily Sanchez and husband Abe; special friends: Clarene Medina, Sr. and Roger Mascarenas and many special grandchildren, relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the same church with the interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors at 2:00 p.m. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone (505) 753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.