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Carlos Sanchez Obituary
Carlos Sanchez "Buddy" was born on June 30th, 1938 and left this world on May 25th, 2017.
He was 78 years old, preceded in death by his parents Jose J. & Carmen Sanchez and brother Tony Sanchez.
Carlos is survived by his wife of 57 years Isabel Sanchez, whom he loved very much; his sons Carlos Sanchez II and his wife Lola, Timothy Sanchez and his wife Emily; daughters Karen Sanchez-Griego Ed.D, and her husband Anthony, Julie Lujan and her husband Robert, Teresa Wasson and her husband Eric. Grandchildren: Jeremy & Jonae Lujan, Justin & Cameron Griego, Francisco Sanchez, Joby, Dominic & Carlos III Sanchez, Payton Wasson and great grandchildren Isabela Lujan, Cecilia & Carlos Griego, and Leonel Griego.
We also note that Carlos loved his brother and sisters like his own, and helped to raise them after his father's untimely death.
Carlos was an avid swimmer, went to the gym on a daily basis and for several years prior to his illness; played golf. He was very active in many Catholic Church organizations, with the Prison Ministry being of significant importance to him. He was in the church choir, the finance committee, and a member of St. Vincent De Paul in which he spend hours serving the poor and needy. He was a member of St. Edwin's Parish, and now Holy Rosary.
Carlos graduated from St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe in 1956 and received a BA in Business Management with emphasis in accounting from the University of Albuquerque in 1984. He spent most of his career at Duke City Lumber Company where he held several positions until his retirement in 1999 as President of Duke City Lumber.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
A rosary will be recited at Garcia Mortuary Chapel of Angels, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, May 31, at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE.
To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com
GARCIA MORTUARY
717 Stover Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-243-5222
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Don Diego Gonzalez
June 1, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Carlos's passing. We were friends since the early days of St Michaels HS and graduated and did business together. We knew him as "Glacier"- Don Diego Gonzalez (Chapo)
Gustavo Arellano
June 1, 2017
Carlos was truly a great man. He loved his family and cared greatly for all especially the needy. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Denise and Stacy Ramirez-Montoya
May 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking to Carlos. Our prayers are with you all
John and Celina Ramirez
May 31, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Sorry we couldn't make it. Are prayers are with you all.
May 30, 2017
I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God grant you comfort and strength to endure this difficult time. - 1 Peter 5:6-7
Sandra Silva
May 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy, Isabel and the Sanchez family. I pray for you in this time of sorrow. May God be with you in this time of need.
Camille Varoz
May 27, 2017
I am sending my condolences to the Carlos Sanchez family. I especially want to extend my condolences to Dr. Karen Sanchez Griegos who was my former Principal at Atrisco Heritage Academy. She is still my valued mentor. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family. God bless all of you.
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