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Jolyn Elena Sanchez

1955 - 2020

Jolyn Elena Sanchez obituary, 1955-2020, Taos, NM

BORN

1955

DIED

2020

Jolyn Sanchez Obituary

JOLYN E. SANCHEZ Jolyn Elena Sanchez was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 20, 1955. She passed away on February 12, 2020 after a short illness. Jolyn trained search and rescue dogs with East Mountain K9, New Mexico Working K9, and High Desert K9 and was a fifteen year employee of the NM Department of Transportation. Jolyn was a highly intelligent and passionate person and a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her love and commitment to her children and grandchildren was immeasurable. Jolyn was also the consummate "big sister" and mentored many with her wise and direct counsel. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Enrique and Benigna Sanchez and Manuel and Refugio Pacheco; her father, Jose Juan Sanchez; her son, Ryan Patterson; and her grandson, Mikey Patterson. Jolyn is survived by her mother, Celine "Shirley" Pacheco Sanchez; her son, C. Michael Patterson II; her grandchildren, Jalen Patterson and Amaiah Patterson; and her younger siblings; Jose, Marie, Michael (Leonard), Lydia, Ted, Angelo, Benigna (Aimee), and Gabrielle. Friends and Family are invited to gather to remember Jolyn on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505)989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17, 2020.

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February 9, 2021

I still can't believe you're gone

February 21, 2020

To all the Sanchez and Pacheco families our most sincere sympathies. Our prayers are with all of you and we pray that she rests in peace.
Sincerely,
Your Neighbors
Alfonso, Chris and Margaret Sanchez

Marie McCachren-Andrews

February 20, 2020

Celine, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jolyn was always sweet to me every time I saw her. She was a genuine person.
I know God will help you in your time of pain.

Laura Gutierrez

February 20, 2020

Celine, Mikey and Sanchez Family, I am so sorry. I am sending my heartfelt condolences along with much love and light. Jolyn was a beautiful soul in every way. May God bring you all great comfort. I am holding you all very close in prayer. xo

NMDOT Family

February 19, 2020

Jolynn you will be missed by your NMDOT Family. Every time we met up I'd say "My Friend" There was something very special about you and we are all truly blessed to have worked with you. Our deepest condolences to all your family.

Janice Craig-Fordham

February 19, 2020

Celine, Mikey and family,
My sincere condolences your loss. Jolyn was a great person who was always friendly and never forgot who I was. I enjoyed working with her at NMDOT and talking about our love of dogs. She will be greatly missed. May God bring you comfort and peace during this sorrowful time.

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JAMES RAMIREZ

February 17, 2020

GOD bless your family. from James RAMIREZ and. family.

Gloria Wheeler

February 17, 2020

Celine sorry for your loss. Jolyn will be truly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family. Gloria and Gary wheeler.

Rose Marie Fierro

February 17, 2020

Prayers for peace to all of Jolyn's family. She was a good friend to my sister, Dolores Rodriguez. May God grant her eternal rest.

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Ramona Lovato

February 16, 2020

Mikey so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Ray, Ramona and Phil Lovato

Bernadette Rodriguez

February 16, 2020

Sanchez/Patterson family: So many fond memories of growing up with Jolyn and all of the Sanchez, Pacheco and Rodriguez kids. I remember your kindness to me, when I could not get my algebra right. You helped me see through the fog. I remember saving dog bones so you could train your dogs. I remember you holding our hands when we lost loved ones. You will be missed. I continue to pray for your mom, and the rest of your family. RIP

Karla Quintana

February 16, 2020

Jolyn thank you for such great, fun memories especially getting my husband and I together over 35 years ago a time we'll always remember! RIP my dear friend. Condolences and prayers to her family- you were all cherished by her.

Ron and Judi Sandoval

February 15, 2020

Celine and the entire Sanchez/Patterson families...•Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Tanner

February 15, 2020

RIP Dear Jolyn. You are such a special person and will be sincerely missed. Our hearts are breaking for Jolyn's family and friends.

Gaia Richards

February 15, 2020

Thank you, Jolyn, for having blessed so many of us. Prayers for the family.

Deacon Bob Catanach

February 15, 2020

Shirley, please accept my condolences for your loss of Jolyn. I have many fond memories of her from our days in school, especially our years together at St. Francis where, as cousins, we seemed to share a special bond that I had with none of our other classmates. I will keep Jolyn, you and your family in my prayers.

Danette Sills

February 14, 2020

So very sorry for Jolyn's family and the people she helped through her rescue work.

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