Edward Sanchez, 89, passed away April 2, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances “Kika” Sanchez, May 19, 2008; mother, Josephine Gonzales; granddaughter Stephanie Sanchez; grandson Michael Martinez; great-grandson Aiden Martinez; daughter-in-law Rita Sanchez; and brother-in-law Charlie Jaquez. Survived by children, Edward (Nancy) Sanchez, Charlie (Angelina) Sanchez, Patty (Art) Martinez, Richard (Vernal) Sanchez, Gregory Sanchez, and Nancy (Gary) Hill; sister Rosalie Jaquez; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Edward served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He was a field telephone operator and rifle marksman and served on Guam and Iwo Jima. He was a performing musician and retired from CF&I Steel Corp. Edward was a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society and St. Francis Xavier Church. Visitation, 3 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Imperial Funeral Home. Services, St. Francis Xavier Church: Rosary Recitation 7p.m. Wed., and Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, with interment and military honors to follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. The family extend special thanks to Chery Lucero, friends and staff of Columbine Chateau.
