Elsie Sanchez Obituary

Sanchez, Elsie



Elsie Sanchez, age 72 our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, left our world to join our Lord on January 6, 2016.

She was an amazing, loving, and caring women who always invested herself in caring for others.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Demostenes Sanchez; parents Epitacio and Lucaria Duran; sister Edwina Sanchez; brother Felix Duran and son-in-law Arthur Contrares.

She is survived by three children, Joanne Contrares, Patricia Russell and husband Gary, Tommy Sanchez and wife Loretta. Elsie is also survived by her grandchildren which brought her profound love, joy, and pride, Monique Priest and husband Jeremiah, Ashley Herrera and husband Joey, Leanne Sanchez, Jessica Sanchez, Jared Russell, and Erin Russell. She is survived by her three precious great-grandchildren who she loved greatly, Analiese Herrera, Jayden and Jase Priest. Also surviving are her two brothers; Orlando Duran and wife Margie, Audrey Duran and wife Mary.

Services will be celebrated at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Alameda and 4th St. NW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Interment to follow at San Carlos Cemetery located on Alameda. Pallbearers will be Jared Russell, Jeremiah Priest, Joey Herrera, Chris Garcia, Frankie Sanchez, and John Plakio.

You will forever be our

eternal reminder of what it means to love and be loved. From all of your

children with love

Joanne, Trish, and Tommy.

Published by Albuquerque Journal from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2016.
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May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. I pray you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. Very sorry for your loss.

Maria Sandoval (Lopez)

January 13, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Trish, Gary, Jared and Erin, and your whole family at this time of incredible loss. May God Bless and comfort you all. Love and prayers.

Steve and Cathy Adams

January 13, 2016

Just remember she has gone to a place called HOME with our Lord Jesus Christ.
May the wonderful memories of your Mother's love be with you and comfort you at this time.

Steve & Tina Lopez
wish we could be there, we are in Boston
(Working)

January 12, 2016

I am so sorry she's in a better place now and she'll always be your guardian angel I'm here for you guys I love you and God bless rest in peace and rest in peace Elsie.

Tina sanchez

January 12, 2016

Tommy, so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. Will keep you in our prayers. May God bless you all.

Kevin & Ann O'Rourke

January 12, 2016

My condolences to the family, may God comfort and give you peace during this time.

Margie Contreras

January 11, 2016

Pauline Sanchez

January 11, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you Joanne, Tommy and Patricia all her grandkids and great grandkids. Antie Elsie was a very special woman every time I saw her she would come up to me and give me a big hug and a kiss and tell me I love you hita. R.I.P Auntie Elise you are going to be missed by many people especially your kids.I love you guys with all my heart, May God bless you all and just remember if this can bring you guys any comfort she's up in heaven with your daddy.

Pauls Lovato

January 10, 2016

My sympathy to the family for your loss...

David Anthony Morgan

January 10, 2016

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

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