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SANCHEZ -- Estella M. Sanchez, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006. She was born on December 6, 1912 in Levy, NM. She was the daughter of a large family, descendents of the first Spanish settlers to New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Cristobal Sanchez; her parents, Jose Demetrio and Beneriza; brothers, Jose, Alberto, Macario, and Ted; and sisters, Marie Trujillo, Emelina Ortega and Clara Padilla. She is survived by twelve children; Gloria Sanchez and husband Arthur; Connie Montoya; Christine Baca and husband Gilbert; Theresa Valdez and husband Ray; Anthony Sanchez and wife Francielle; Leo Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, and Patricia Sanchez, all of Santa Fe; Peggy Vigil and husband Paul of Rio Rancho; Mary Ann Thibodeau, Cris Sanchez and wife Dolores; and Angela Roybal of Albuquerque. She is also survived by two brothers; Agustin Medina and wife Toni of Price, UT, and Joe Medina and Martha of Santa Fe; four sisters, Manuelita Lucero of Las Vegas, NM,; Lala Leyba and Lola Witko of Los Angeles, CA; and Frances Apodaca and husband Roman, also of Santa Fe, NM; 34 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Estella was a member of the Shrine of St. Bernadette and was a Secular Order Franciscan Aspirant. She was a second mother to many of the children which she cared for in the 50's and 60's and was known for her hospitality, kindness, spirituality, and willingness to help others. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Visitation will take place on Monday, January 16, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE . A rosary will be recited on Monday, January 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. A mass will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. Bernadette on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Private interment will be at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 275-3500
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