Maria I. Sanchez Obituary
We bid farewell to Maria I. Sanchez (Las Vegas, New Mexico), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 11, 2024 at the age of 89. Maria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria I. Sanchez to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel Saiz and Sofia Saiz; her husband Arsenio Sanchez; her daughter Grace Marie; her great grandchild Santiago Lopez; her brothers, Steve Saiz, Dominico Saiz, Delfinio Saiz and Frank Saiz; and her sons-in-law, David Baca and Andres Baca.
She is survived by: her children, Rita Pacheco (Elmo) of Trementina, NM, Cathy Sanchez of Las Vegas, NM, Elaine Baca (John) of Las Vegas, NM, Raymond Sanchez (Candy) and Dorothy Gonzales (Eddie) of Sapello, NM.; her grandchildren, Henry Pacheco (Tom), Charlie Pacheco (Karen), Patricia Pacheco, Audrianna Pacheco (Nate), Jesse Baca, Germaine Ha (Hieu), Rosemary Sanchez (Sam), Ramona Sanchez, Jerry Gonzales and Jeremy Gonzales (Selena); her great grandchildren, Bogdon Dahdouh, John Dahdouh, Angelica Pacheco, Aubri Martinez, Isaiah Valdez, Antonio Valdez, Alyssa Ha (Rythem), Brandon Ha, Cruz Ha, Marcos Baca (Kristen), Justiss Baca (Maya), Christian Baca, Jordan Jaramillo, Isaiah Jaramillo, Kobe Jaramillo, Benito Lujan, Roberto Garza, Mariela Gonzales, Viviana Gonzales, Luciano Rascon and Marcelino Rascon; her great great grandchildren, Gigi Baca, Arya Lucero and Aspen Valdez; her siblings, Margarito Saiz, Raymundo Saiz (Margie), Viola Ortega, Vita Lucero and Anita Lucero; and her siblings-in-law, Marcella Gonzales, Lucy Yara and Ernesto Sanchez.
A rosary was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Church (403 Valencia St, Las Vegas, NM 87701). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at the San Isidro Cemetery.
