Mark L. Age - 59 - Alcalde Sanchez

Mark L. Sanchez, 59, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Esteban and Bertha Sanchez; God-parents, Mercedes and Tito Maestas. Mark loved playing various sports, animals, hunting, fishing, martial arts and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Mark is survived by his wife, Noel; daughter, Lesley and Raul; grandchildren: Elisa and Marko; brother, Bruce and wife Jerry; nephew, Derrick Sanchez and wife Kelly; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Public visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alcalde. Burial to follow at Loma Vista Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Ernest Martinez, Richard Garcia, Daniel Medina, Samuel Medina, Daniel Sanchez and Louie Salazar. Honorary pallbearers named, Derek Sanchez, Mick Dunn, Marko Noches, Elisa Noches, Jose Medina, Joey Salazar, David Maestas, Mel Medina and Beverly Meyers. The family of Mark L. Sanchez have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com

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