Henrietta L. Sanchez

December 31, 1935 - December 4, 2020

1935 -2020 It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Henrietta “Enriquetta’’ Lucero Sanchez at the age of 86 of Bosque, NM. She went to join our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 4th, 2020 with her parents, daughter Debbie and sister Julia Almanza. Henrietta is survived by her loving husband, Milton C. Sanchez of 63 years of marriage, a son Mark Sanchez (companion Faith) And Son-in-law Julio De La Peña, and many beloved family members. She was born in Dwyer 1935 to Luis and Camila Lucero. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Zuniga (Deming), Niona Molina (Las Cruces), Lynn Birley (Kingman Arizona), Margie Villegas (Deming). Also, brother-in-law Higinio Molina, Albert Sanchez and sister-in-law Betty Sanchez. As well as numerous nieces and nephews She graduated from Deming high school in 1953. Later she graduated from Western University and earned her BA degree. She began her teaching career at Los Chavez public school in elementary. Later she continued her education by getting her master’s degree at the University of Albuquerque in which she became a principal. She worked for 40 years. Henrietta was a beautiful soul, known for her welcoming smiles, who was kind and loving to everyone she encountered, especially her school kids, teachers and schools where she worked. She always had time to talk, laugh, give advice, or solve a problem no matter how small. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate that she is now at peace in the arms of her Lord and her loving parents and daughter Debbie and her sister Julia Almanza. Services will take place on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a Visitation at 11:00 AM, a Rosary to be recited at 12:00 PM, Funeral Mass at 12:30 PM and Interment to follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Family will also be broadcasting funeral by skype. Please sign Henrietta’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM