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Emma Sanchez Obituary

EMMA K. SANCHEZ Age 96, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt of a large extended family passed away on May 13th, following a brief illness. Emma was born in Springer, New Mexico, on September 8, 1913, to Jack and Mariquita (Montoya) King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe, Sr. Sons: Chris Sanchez, David King; daughters Charlotte Sanchez and Mary Gallegos, son in law, Bobbie Pacheco, granddaughter, Pamela Starkey and great grandsons, Phillip King and Rafael Atencio, her parents, brothers John and Edward King, and Sisters Lena Cordova, Bessie Baca and Flora Montano. She is survived by: son Lupe Sanchez, Jr. (Florence), daughters; Ida Pacheco, Cecilia Pacheco (Louie), Della De Baca, Irene Sanchez, Angie Ozuna (Ted), Jackie Sanchez and Roberta Apodaca (Mickey); a special granddaughter who was raised with her, Jennifer Lussiez (Yann, Sophia and Elaina); son-in-law Benny Gallegos; daughters-in-law, Marcia King and Margie Sanchez; 41 grand children; 52 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Robert Pacheco, Larry Pacheco, Chris Sanchez, Mark CdeBaca, Elias Gallegos and Joey Apodaca. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining grandchildren and God children. Visitation will be held at the Berardinelli Family Chapel on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6 p.m. with a rosary to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 18, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)984-8600

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on May 16, 2010.

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May 19, 2010

In this time of grief may the Good Lord take each and every one of you by the hand and walk you through this day and everyday for the rest of your lives, giving you strength.
MariaFeliz

May 18, 2010

To the Sanchez family and friends,,,,,,,, I am sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with the family as they grieve, My deepest sympathy

JOSE SANCHEZ JR

May 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marcella Montoya

May 18, 2010

The Sanchez Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family, our Prayers are with all of you.
Joe and Marcella Montoya

May 18, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Sanchez' passing. I'm a high school friend of Charlotte's and Mrs. Sanchez was always gracious when I visited in her home. Wishing you comfort at this sorrowful time. Flora Baca Maestas -Denver, Colorado

Mara Quintana - Barton

May 17, 2010

To all of my cousins - I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Emma's passing.
You are in my prayers.

Gloria Garcia

May 16, 2010

So sorry that Grandma Sanchez has passed. She was like a second Grandmother to Carmen. My condolences to her family.

Bobbie Nelson

May 16, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Luke Armijo

May 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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