Shawn A. Sanchez

1961-2018 Shawn A. Sanchez, 56, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, June 3, 2018. He was born in Belen, New Mexico, on December 23, 1961, to Felix A. Sanchez (deceased) and Mary B. Sanchez. Shawn is survived by his loving mother Mary, his adoring siblings; Charles Sanchez (Teresa), Mark Sanchez (Keith Manes), Renee Baca (Robert), Valerie Otero (Marty), Michelle Riney (Keith) and his devoted cousin and best friend, Lilly Baca. He was the favorite uncle to Christy Sanchez (Adrian), Justine Driskell (Daniel), Enrique Baca, Leah Baca, Isaiah Otero, Zachary Otero, Paige Riney, Kristen Riney and favorite great uncle to Aiden Muller, Jamie and Ada Driskell. He leaves behind many relatives and numerous friends. Shawn was special to his family in every way. He loved to dance, sing and poke fun. Shawn was grateful for everything. He said “thank you” for the smallest acts of kindness and smiled continuously. Shawn never met a stranger. He had a special sensitivity about people and knew when they needed a hug. He was loved by all who knew him. It gives his family great joy to know that he was greeted with open arms by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a perfect and complete body. Shawn will be in our hearts forever! Pallbearers will be Enrique Baca, Leah Baca, Isaiah Otero, Zachary Otero, Gilbert E. Baca and Paul R. Baca. Honorary pallbearers are Wilfred O. Chavez, Dr. Roland and Elia Sanchez, Ruben Chavez, Virgie Gallegos, Cheryl Van Gilst and Rose Sanchez. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home Chapel. A final visitation will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a mass celebrating his life at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. The Sanchez family would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Romero Funeral Home and Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church for their kindness and compassion during our time of need. Please sign Shawn’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com, Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM.

Shawn A. Sanchez

December 23, 1961 - June 3, 2018