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Alberto Sanchez Obituary

Alberto Galaz Sanchez 88, passed away April 24, 2011. Preceded in death by Maria Luisa, José and Carmen. Survived by wife, Raquel G. Sanchez; daughters, Louisa, Liz, Alice, Ana, Betty and Nadine; stepdaughter, Sandra; sons, Albert, James, Johnny, Ernie, George Joaquin and Jorge; stepsons, Jose, Jesus, Ricardo and David; sisters, Ramona, Eva and Martha. Also survived by 41 grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held Thursday, April 28, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. He was a community leader active in social causes and marched alongside Cesar Chavez. He was instrumental in the creation of El Rio Neighborhood Center and was its first director. He was a strong advocate in Chicano causes including: Manzo Area Council, Chicanos Por La Causa, and El Rio Clinic. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 27, 2011.

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Ed & Leticia Monje

April 29, 2011

Betty, Nadine, George and family,
May your hearts find comfort in God's love. Our most sincere condolences.

Joe Bribiesca

April 28, 2011

Alice, Ana and Jimmy, my deepest condolences. Your father was a wonderful man, with a hart of gold, he gave to the community for years, and I am sure he will continue to do so.

April 28, 2011

Alice, Ana, James and Family,

We are sorry for the loss of your father. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Martin Quintero and family

Michelle Morales

April 28, 2011

Suzie & Vero (and family) our family would like to send our condolences. It's difficult to someone that had such strong ties with the family and the communtiy. Your Tata lived a good life and left his mark within the community. May he Rest In Peace.

randy lopez

April 28, 2011

Louisa Edit Sanchez Portugal: my deepest condolences on the loss of your father; hope you are well

Lupe Ronquillo

April 27, 2011

Betty,

Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your Father. May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,

Winsome Morton

April 27, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone in the family...It is so hard to lose the Head of the Family...Sincerely, Winsome Morton

Bernice Chavez

April 27, 2011

Betty and Family...We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
~Priscilla Chavez &

Lupita Stephens

April 27, 2011

Ana, Betty and Nadine,
we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our condolences and prayers are with you and your families.

The Stephens Family

Brenda Limon

April 27, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am so thankful for all of the great work your dad did for our community. May he rest in peace.
paz,
Brenda Limon

April 27, 2011

Familia Sachez: Estoy sumamente agradecida por el tiempo que Diosito nos presto a Alberto. Nuestra comun idad dependia mucho en sus esfuerzos para los nuestros. El estubo al frente,siempre dispuesto a darnos aliento, valor, y fuerzas. Descsanse en Paz.
Velia Jimenez

Margie Soto

April 27, 2011

Betty,
I am very sorry for the lose of your Father, May God Bless you and your Family...

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