Mary Patricia Age - 52 - White Rock Sanchez

Mary Patricia Sanchez, 52, a resident of White Rock passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born in Fairfield, CA on May 18, 1959. She enjoyed working in the home healthcare field. She had a passion for the outdoors, music, and showed a lot of supporting love for her family and friends. Mary held her ground and accepted everyone for who they were, her laugh and smile were contagious. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Francis Joseph Katko, and her ex-husband, Andres Sanchez; Lonnie Sale. Mary is survived by her mother, Wilma Katko; a daughter, Mitzi Cohn and husband Errol Cohn of Velarde; their girls Kimberly, Raelyn and Jannia; son, Zachary Sanchez and wife Jamie of White rock; brothers: Michael Katko and wife Debbie of Los Alamos, Mark Katko and wife Martha of Los Alamos, Matthew Katko and wife Carrie of Santa Fe, Marvin Katko and wife Kim of Los Alamos, Maximeño Katko of Longmont, CO; Maurice Katko and wife Barb, Randy Chavez of Denver, CO; nieces/nephews: Miranda, Jesse, Ben, Courtney, Lisa, Mo, Kanisha, Gabe, Sam, Marlee; special friends: Mikki and Mike Sale; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends; special thoughts for the Sanchez, Gonzales and Fernandez families. Rosary will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Santuario de Chimayo Retreat Center Building fund, PO Box 235, Chimayo, NM 87522. The family of Mary Patricia Sanchez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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