Cecil Sanchez, age 67, life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents Froilan  and Manuelita Sanchez, sister Catalina Sanchez, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, father-in-law, brother-in-law and many friends.

Cecil is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Ramona Sanchez; son David Sanchez; daughter Monica Sanchez; grandchildren: Daniel Schoppe, Sydney Sanchez, Elayna Lujan; mother-in-law Josie Baldonado; sisters-in-law: Mary Baldonado, Felice Baldonado and many other loved ones.

Cecil’s Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:30am at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church (1400 Arenal Rd SW, 87105). Rosary will be recited at 8:15 am. Mass will begin at 9:00 am. Cecil will be laid to rest following the Mass at Los Padillas Cemetery.  Reception will follow at Saint Anne’s Parish Hall.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Schoppe, Marcial Lujan, John Montano, Armando Chavez, Jerry Jaramillo and William Walker.

Honorary Pallbearers will be godchildren:  Dominic Cuaron, Denise Padilla, Mary Arellano and Nyobi Rubio.

Cecil's Rosary and Mass will be live-streamed through Salazar Mortuary's Facebook page. You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to view the live-streamed event. Please click the links below at the scheduled time.