Richard Sarge Sanchez, 76, of Talpa passed away July 16, 2011. He was born in Dawson, NM on March 1, 1935. He is preceded in death by parents, Frances Gonzales and Jose Sanchez, grandparents, Teofila and Feliciano Gonzales, great-grandson, Ricky Sanchez and brother, Antonio Tony Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Sanchez, sons, Richard (Pauline), David (Jennifer), Patrick, Feliciano (Angela), daughter, Maria Vigil (Kenneth), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters, Stella Baril (Norman), Alice Vasquez (Robert), Carmen Salinas, brother, Gilbert Salinas (Tamara), uncles, Nick Gonzales (Elvira), Luis Gonzales (Margo), and many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on July 20, 2011. Funeral mass was held on July 21, 2011. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church.