Julian Sanchez

Julian Sanchez, age 70, entered Heavens Gates on December 24, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born March 7, 1945 in Tajique, New Mexico to Diego and Eslinda (Otero) Sanchez. Julian was a lifetime resident of Torrance County and a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, New Mexico. He was a Jockey, Heavy Equipment Operator and a Rancher. Julian is also preceded in death by his Grandparents, Father, Deigo Sanchez; Sister Angel Sanchez and 4 infant Brothers. He is survived by his Mother, Eslinda Sanchez of Estancia, NM; Sons and Daughters in Law, Brian and Emily Sanchez of Tajique, NM, Randy and Hanna Sanchez of Moriarty, NM and Daniel Sanchez and Perla Ruiz of Albuquerque, NM; Daughter and Son in Law, Iisa and Nathan Hart of Kirkland, WA; Daughter, Diamantina Sanchez of Estancia, NM; Brother, Paul Sanchez of Estancia, NM; Sisters and Brothers in Law, Louella and Bill Bobbe of Estancia, NM and Lola and Raymond Sedillo of Estancia, NM. Julian was blessed with 11 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. A viewing is scheduled for Tuesday January 5, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, New Mexico with the reciting of the Rosary to follow at7:00 P.M. The celebration of Mass will be on Wed January 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. also at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Sanchez Family Cemetery in Tajique, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Isaiah Sanchez, Ray Barela Jr., Manuel Urban, Jr., Felix Barela, Jerry Montoya and Melvin Brown. Honorary Pallbearers are Cassandra Sanchez- Quinones, Luis Quinones III- Great Grandson, Dominic Sanchez, Caitlyn Sanchez, Savannah Sanchez, Peyton Sanchez, Nathan Sanchez, Julian Bennett -Sanchez, Zaryah Saiz, Zantaysa Deleon and Tyler Modgling.