Eleanor T. Sanchez

Eleanor T. Sanchez departed this world on October 28, 2014, following a lengthy illness. She was born, lived and worked in Santa Fe, and spent her final days in Albuquerque with her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Sanchez, her father, Arturo Sanchez, her brother, Pete Sanchez, her brother, Jimmy Sanchez, her niece Denise Sanchez and nephew Alan Romero. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Sanchez; son, Andrew Sanchez, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Donna Sanchez; grandchildren, Andrew Sanchez, Jr., Christopher Viens, Peter Sanchez, Shawn Duran, Alex Duran and Audrey Duran; and great-grandchildren, Andrew Sanchez III, Angelo Sanchez and Madison Barker. She is also survived by her sister, Ida Romero; brother, Tony Sanchez; sisters-in-law, Marie Sanchez, and Donna Sanchez; and brother, Gil Sanchez. She was a beloved aunt to Kathy DeJonghe, Cindy Sanchez-Perraglio, Tony Romero, Roberta Aragon, Stephen Sanchez, Lionel Sanchez, Donald Romero, David Romero, Paula Henderson, Paul Sanchez and Susan McIntyre. In her prime, Eleanor was a force to be reckoned with. She was an amazing woman with a contagious sense of humor who lived her life with gusto and passion, and was never one to shrink from what needed to be said. Eleanor had unlimited capacity of love for her family and friends. Although Eleanor will be missed dearly, the family takes solace in the fact that she will join our already departed family members in a better place, free from the pain her body imposed on her in the end. The Rosary for Eleanor will take place on Friday, November 7, 2014, 7:00 p.m., and a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014, 1:00 p.m., both at FRENCH - Wyoming. A reception will follow the Memorial Service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Eleanor's name to F.A.T. Katz ( www.fatkatzabq.org ) or Watermelon Mountain Ranch ( www.wmranch.org ). FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400