Albert "Babe" Sanchez

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, Albert (Babe) Sanchez passed away at the age of 81. Surrounded by his family, he peacefully went home to his Heavenly Father after a courageous 14 year battle with cancer. A life-long resident of Albuquerque, Albert is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Rosaura Sanchez and his in-laws, Juan and Soila Herrera. Three siblings also precede him in death: Jessie Sanchez, Gillie Sanchez and Priscilla Salazar. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Terri Sanchez, and four sons: Franklin and his wife Lourdes; Eric and his wife Deby; Paul, and Ronnie and his fiancé, Rossemary Garcia. Albert is also survived by one grandson, Sebastian Amadeus Sanchez, and three sisters: Mary Villa, Margaret Thompson and her husband Clyde, and Maria Seymour, as well as brother's in-law, John Herrera and his wife Dolores, and Sisto Herrera and his wife Barbara. Albert leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews as well as many life-long friends. A veteran of the United States Air Force and the Korean War, he was a co-founder of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Albert graduated from St. Mary's High School and Saint Joseph's College. Albert began his professional career as a school teacher before transitioning into a successful career in the construction and real estate industry, including positions as the Director of the New Mexico Contractors Services Center, and construction related positions for the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque. Along with his wife, Albert also owned a successful construction and real estate company: Alsan Homes. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 9:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW. Mass will be celebrated following the rosary. Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 9:45 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM.