Daniel Edward Sanchez

1962-2014 Daniel Edward Sánchez, age 51, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 as a result of a tragic auto collision. Daniel was an electrician at the University of New Mexico and had previously run his own business known as Perfection Electric. The business name was of no coincidence. Danny strived for and accomplished “perfection” in many ways. Danny was the perfect friend, the perfect son, brother and uncle; but mostly the perfect husband for Naeomi, and the perfect father for his three children, Magen, Dante, and Candice. He will be remembered as a fierce competitor, excelling in his favorite sport of basketball. He enjoyed attending Lobo basketball and football games, and enjoyed playing poker with his buddies. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Sánchez; and his mother-in-law, Berlinda Sánchez. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Naeomi Sánchez and his precious children, Magen MiNea, Dante Daniel, and Candice Kamalani. He is also survived by his loving mother, Flora C. Sánchez; father-in-law, Jesus M. Sánchez; and the following eight brothers and sisters with spouses, Dolores and husband, Robert Sparling, Ruby and husband, Doug Lyons, William and wife, Marisela Sánchez, Cathy and husband, Robert Preissler, Carol and husband, Al Archuleta, Gerald and wife, Geri Lynn Sánchez, Francisco and wife, Eva Sánchez, and Ruben James Sánchez. Daniel is also survived by his brother-in-law, Steve and wife, Klaudia Sánchez, and sisters-in-law, Sandra Sánchez and husband, Sean Casey, Bernadette Sánchez-Wright, and Geisel Sánchez. He is also survived by 35 nephews and nieces. Last, but not least, Daniel is survived by his longtime friend, Diane Peña who was like a sister. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a Visitation at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 9:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Daniel’s Godson, Andres Sánchez, his brother-in-law, Steve and Daniel’s four brothers. Sign Daniel’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Daniel Edward Sanchez

July 26, 1962 - January 25, 2014