Dolores Cecilia Sanchez

Dolores T Sanchez (Lolly) 76, a resident of Velarde, NM was called to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Dec. 30, 2024. She was born in Embudo, NM on July 18, 1948 to Elmer and Isabel Torres. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter F Sanchez Sr., Daughter Alichia Sanchez , Her Son Peter F Sanchez Jr., her father Elmer J Torres Sr., brother Elmer J Torres Jr., Uncle Tony Vigil, In laws Jerry and Lydia Sanchez, brother-in-law Tony Sanchez, Nephew Jerome Sanchez jr.,Aunt Rose Martinez and sister-in-law Rose Gonzalez and many aunts and uncles and cousins. 

She is survived by her grandson/adopted son Arthur Valencia of Velarde, her Mother Isabel Torres of Santa Cruz, Goddaughter Virginia Sanchez of Velarde, brother-in-law Jerome Sanchez (Valerie) of Velarde, Cheryl Sanchez of Velarde, GoddaughterHope Ruiz (Abq.) Niece Dorothy Rodriguez of Tucson, AZ many Nieces and nephews and cousins.

Dolores Had taken a big responsibility by taking in her only grandson Arthur . Making sure he had everything he needed growing up. Becoming a mother all over again. Later in life peter and Dolores adopting Arthur later in life. Lolly also was dedicated to help her daughter Alicia to her dialysis. Making friends with all the tech and nurses there. She was proud of little Peter when he got his Welding certificate making many things that Dolores kept and showed off in her house. 

The family would like to say a special thanks to Valerie Sanchez for always sending her food and taking care of her when Arthur was out of town, A very special Thank you to Ramona Romero for all the physical therapy in and outside the Hospital for helping Dolores heal from her many Knee replacements, and a Special Thank you to Fr. Terry Brennan for help keep faith in last years for all the loss she had experienced. Serving as pallbearers will be Arthur Valencia, Gina Sanchez, Daniel Cordova, Lynn Nelson, Hope Ruiz, and Ramona Romero. Honorary Pallbearer will be Isabell Torres. 

Services are pending and will be announced as soon as they are available. 

The family of Dolores Sanchez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley.  www.devargasfuneral.com   505-747-7477