Jerome N. Sanchez, 29, of Lyden passed away on September 8, 2010, is now resting peacefully in Gods arms. Jerome was a very loving and caring person. He will truly be missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Antonio and Sarita Sanchez; uncle, Leandro Sanchez; godmother & Aunt, Rita Dominguez; uncle, Leroy Cordova. Jerome is survived by his parents, Leo and Yolanda Sanchez; brother and sister, Gabriel and Victoria Sanchez; maternal grandmother, Emilia Garcia; paternal aunts: Tina S. Vigil, Rose Saiz and husband Tom; paternal uncle, Richard Sanchez and wife Romanita; maternal aunts: Vangie Hoover, Molly Roman, Barbara Cordova, Joann Lucero and husband David; maternal uncle, Michael Garcia; godfathers: Pete Dominguez, Peter Mascarenas; goddaughter, Clarissa Romero; numerous cousins, family & friends. Public visitation on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with A Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1: 00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Velarde, New Mexico. Burial to follow at Velarde Catholic Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Leo Marquez, Randy Saiz, Edward Garcia, Kenny Archuleta, Nelson Sanchez, Chris Esquibel; honorary pallbearers: Sandra Gonzales, Mariah Urbina, Trasia Garcia, Cyara Garcia, Paulette Romero, Mike Marquez, Victor Sanchez, Luis Cordova, Joe Anthony Herrera, Steve Martinez. The family of Jerome Sanchez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477