Linnaya Jaid Sanchez

It is with the deepest sorrow we announce that Linnaya Jaid Sanchez, aged 3 months, our most beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, family member and friend, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 4th 2020.

Linnaya was born on November 5th 2019 and from day one brought joy and light to all who knew her.

Linnaya was the most beautiful, loving, smart, funny, happy baby and brought a burst of happiness to everyone’s hearts. She brought loved ones together in a way that can only be described as God’s work and purpose for her existence on this earth.

We will always remember her beautiful smile and goo’s she would make and the way she lovingly looked into our families eyes when they saw her. The sweet look on her face when mommy fed her, sang to her, gave her a bath, and rocked her to sleep. The way she looked at her daddy and got so happy to see him in the mornings and when he came home from work. And all the hearts she melted with her contagious smile, beautiful blue eyes, and wild blond hair. Linnaya truly blessed us all with her beautiful smile and larger than life personality. It’s the one thing that no one will ever be able to forget about her.

Linnaya is survived by her loving parents, Nathaniel and Jeni Sanchez, paternal Grandparents, Albert and Yolanda Sanchez. Maternal grandparents Frank and Deborah Griego. Maternal great grandmother Judy Maes and partner Pete Moya. Aunties and uncles Ray Griego, Emily Prevett and husband Ojito Prevett, Jared Griego and wife Gabrielle Griego, and Makayla Sanchez and numerous cousins that will hold her in their hearts forever.

Linnaya’s family encourages all who knew and loved her and her family to attend. Your support will start to help them heal.

The family would like to thank the community and friends for the outpouring love and support that they have received in this time of need.  The family of Linnaya Jaid Sanchez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the Rivera Funeral home.

Serving as Pallbearers are Makayla, Marlena, Jared, and Emily. 

Honary Pallbearers are Ray Griego, and Harold Sanchez.

Linnaya will be lovingly remembered in a Rosary held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Espanola on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 4:00PM.  The Rite of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Monday, February 10 2020 at 11:00AM with the burial to follow in Chimayo at The Holy Family Cemetery.