Antonio V. "Tata" Sanchez

Antonio V. "Tata" Sanchez, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed from this life and reunited with his wife, Celia, on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He is survived by his sons, Antonio F. Sanchez, and wife, Toni, of Dunkirk, MD, Ruben L. Sanchez and David A. Sanchez and wife, Helen - all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren, Daniel, Teri, Michael, Sierra, Katie Grace, Jason, Bianca "Bonkers," Joseph, Valeria, Antonio "Tony," Jimmie, Shannon and Franklin; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, and one brother, Donaciano Sanchez. Tata was preceded in death by his wife, Celia "Nana," in 2004. He served in and retired from the US Air Force. He also retired from the US Postal Service after 42 years. A Service will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at FRENCH - University. Interment will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may attend a Visitation one hour prior to the service. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333