Johnny Sanchez 

1940-2023  

Johnny Sanchez

Johnny Sanchez, age 83, a resident of Jarales, passed away on Sept. 30, 2023.  

Services will take place at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 6, beginning with a viewing at 9:30 a.m., a Rosary at 10:30 a.m., with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens.  

Johnny was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and the New Mexico National Guard in Belen for 23 years.  

He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Sanchez; sons, Levi and Samuel Sanchez; and son-in-law; Paul St. Laurent.  

Pallbearers will be Levi, Paul, Anthony, Marcos, Matthew and Donald. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph and David J.R. 

Please sign Johnny’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. 

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