Yvonne L. Sanchez

December 15, 1956 - June 16, 2020

1956-2020 Yvonne L. Sanchez, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer for 15 months. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta. Besides her three sons, Yvonne’s most prized possessions were her eight (plus one more on the way) grandbabies, whom she adored. Family time was very important to Yvonne. She planned many fun excursions to make lasting memories. Yvonne was a people person. She worked for Dr. Soto’s dental practice as a dental assistant for over 25 years. Patients considered her family and loved going to the dentist to see her. She made sure that they all felt loved and cared for. Yvonne is preceded in death by her father, Joe R. Vaisa; sister, Margaret Garcia; brother, Leroy Vaisa; nephew, Arlen Clayton Romero; and brothers-in-law, Arlen Romero and Peter Garley. She is survived by her three sons, Benjamin (Amanda), Brandon (Laura), Bryan (Emily) Miranda; grandchildren, Isabel, Garrett, Levi, Bryce, Charlee, Blake, Beaux and Lucas; husband, James Sanchez; mother, Soila Moya; sisters, Lillian Romero, Betty (Jose) Lovato, Martha Garley; brothers, Morris Vaisa and Roland (Rosemary) Vaisa; brother-in-law, Tony Garcia; and many nieces and nephews who knew her as their beloved Auntie Vonnie. Pallbearers were her 3 sons, Benji, Brandon and Bryan Miranda; godsons, Jacob Lovato, Nathan Romero and nephew Dominic Garley. Honorary Pallbearers were her two brothers, Morris and Roland Vaisa. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta on Thursday, June 18, with interment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery in Valencia. Thank you to the Kaseman Oncology Team (doctors and nurses) who watched over Yvonne’s medical care. Their heart-felt love, patience and gentleness will never be forgotten. As Yvonne always said, “Hug your family tightly and let them know how much you love them daily, because tomorrow is never promised!” Please sign Yvonne’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM