Pauline E. Sanchez

She retired from the El Paso County Department of Social Services after 31 years of service.

Pauline was a long-time parishioner of St Mary's Cathedral and was dedicated to her faith in God.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory brothers and sisters; Mary Garcilaso, Larkspur, CO, Robert (Esther) Sanchez, Juanita (Paul) Romero, Josi (Herman) Castaneda, Richard Sanchez of Colorado Springs, CO and John Sanchez of Ft. Smith, AK. She is preceded in death, by her parents and siblings; Cecilia Apricio, Paul Sanchez (infant), Florence Snorgrass, Julio Sanchez, Margie Almeida, Romanita Sanchez, John Sanchez (infant) and Paul Sanchez.

Her generous spirit and loving nature will be missed by a host of wonderful nieces and nephews and her entire family. She was a talented cook and loved to share stories of her life and times growing up in a large family. As she leaves us to join The Lord the memories we have of her will live forever in our hearts.

Visitation: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm followed by recitation of the rosary at 6:00 pm. Held at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO. A mass of Christian burial: 10:00 am Thursday, April 25th at St Mary's Cathedral, 22 S Kiowa, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, to be followed by a reception at St Mary's Cathedral.