Virginia Sanchez

Virginia Sanchez aka Gina Martinez of Thornton, CO, was born on 7/9/54 in Denver, CO to Nicolas (Nick) and Gloria Martinez. Gina graduated from Adams City High School in 1973. She simultaneously obtained her Cosmetology license in 1973. Gina also attended Front Range Community College to study business. Gina is survived by her son Tommy Sanchez, Daughter-in-law Kris Alires-Sanchez, Grandsons Brandon and Ethan, Granddaughter Gianna, Mother Gloria Martinez (Almarez), Brother Nicolas P. Martinez II, Edward Gonzales (Significant Other), Tony Gonzales (step son), and (step grandsons) Aaron and Nathan. Gina is proceeded in death by her Father Nicolas P. Martinez, Brother Jimmy Martinez, Sister Marie Martinez, and Nephew Nicolas P. Martinez III.

The past 17 years Gina worked at Sprint Communications in the Finance office. Gina loved her Sprint family. Prior work history included time with ARC of Denver, Colorado Endowment for the Humanities, Group 4, Curtain Matheson Scientific (CMS), and at Aunt Linda’s beauty shop back in the day. She had a big heart and strived to help the less fortunate. Gina loved the Church and was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Gina was a kind, loyal, compassionate, and generous person with a strong work ethic. Her grandchildren were her absolute world. She loved visiting with them and she was their biggest fan at all the sporting events. We used to call her Channel 9 news because she filmed all the events. Gina’s hobbies included youth sports, photography, Calligraphy, embroidery, and cleaning the house. Gina loved taking a break from it all up in Central City and Black Hawk.

Fond memories of Gina and expressions of sympathy for her family may be shared at the guest book below.