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Subject: [SANCHEZ] Obit: Benny E. Sanchez (1927-2003)
Date: 4 Feb 2003 14:59:16 -0700

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Albuquerque Journal - February 4, 2003

Benny E. Sanchez was born May 4, 1927, in Puerto De Luna, County of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, New Mexico. Benny completed his earthly journey on The Feast of The Presentation of the Lord in The Temple, Sunday, February 2, 2003, in the Sanchez family home in Santa Fe, surrounded with much love and prayer. Baptized Eloy Benerito in the name of the Holy Trinity on June 9, 1927. His parents, Adolfo Sanchez and Ignacita Sais chose his maternal grandparents, Narcisso Sais and Juanita Nieto to be his Godparents. He was baptized in the church of Nuestra Senora del Refugio, Santa Rosa de Lima Parish. Adolfo Sanchez y Martinez died October 4, 1975, in Albuquerque, NM, he was son of Juan Lazario Sanchez y Chaves who died June 1920, San Rafael, NM; son of Jose Mariano Benito Sanchez y Padilla who died in 1871 in Seboyetta, NM, son of Jose Sanchez y Chaves who died in 1822 in Los Chaves, NM, son of Capt. Juan Cristobal Sanchez y Chaves who died February 27, 1798, in Tome, NM, son of !
Jacinto Sanchez de Inigo who died December 14, 1734, in Albuquerque, NM; he was a descendent of Aaron, the Tribe of Levi, son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Father Abraham. The Sanchez/ Chaves clan, above are"Sephardim" (Spanish Jews, book of Obadiah; verse 20) and according to the University of Arizona Data Base, Family Tree DNA.com, men of these families are"cohanim" of the priestly line of Aaron, brother of Moses. Benny graduated from Santa Rosa, NM, High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, 42nd Engineer Construction Battalion, stationed at Seoul, Korea. He performed duties as a court martial clerk, assisting investigating officers and preparing data from the information obtained. Reaching the rank of Sergeant, Benny was chief clerk in battalion headquarters in charge of nine military personnel at the time of his discharge. He was decorated in World War II with the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan. Benny attended New Mexico State Universit!
y in Las Cruces from 1948 thru 1950 and then transferred to the University of San Francisco where he also worked at the naval shipyard. He was active in the union as a negotiator. On May 30, 1952, Benny married Aurora Maestas y Chaves from Colonias, NM, in the Roman Catholic Church of St. James, San Francisco, CA. Having moved back to New Mexico, Benny began working in Santa Fe for The State of NM in 1955 at the Motor Vehicle Dept. He was appointed commissioner in 1956 and served in this position until 1967. He was with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Neighborhood Youth Corps. from 1967-1973 and with the State of NM Governor's Office of Employment and Training from 1973-1982 at which time he retired from state government. Benny became the Director of The AFL-CIO, Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI) in 1985 and served until the day of his death. Benny was deeply religious and loyal to the Holy Roman Catholic Church, especially serving at St. Francis Cathedral Parish in Sant!
a Fe since the 1950s in various ministries: St. Vincent De Paul Society, Eucharistic Minister, Lector/Commentator, Holy Name Society and Hospital Ministry. Benny became a Third Order Carmelite Member in 1958 and was very faithful to perpetual adoration and Marian devotions. Benny was preceded to our Father in Heaven by his loving wife of 48 years, Aurora; his parents, Adolfo and Ignacita Sanchez; brothers, Fred Luciano Sanchez (May 14, 1945, 1st Marine Div., Okinawa) and Chris Sanchez; baby-son, Johnny; and baby-grandson, Jefferey Gonzales. He is survived by children and grandchildren, Diane and husband, Steve Gonzales and daughters, Jessica and Stephanie of Santa Fe, Joyce Sanchez, teacher at Salazar School in Santa Fe; and Father Bill Sanchez of St. Edwin Roman Catholic Parish, South Valley, Albuquerque, NM; He is also survived by his sister, Amelia Sanchez of Albuquerque; brothers, Deacon Arsenio Sanchez and wife, Dora of Puerto de Luna, NM and Secundino Sanchez and wife,!
Sylvia; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and co-workers. The family, with heart-felt sincerity, wishes to thank Dad's co-workers at HRDI for their fierce loyalty and unmatched love for Benny. They would also like to thank Dr. Paul Kovnat, Sr., Dr. Tim Lopez and the Odyssey Hospice staff, especially Diane and Susanne. Pallbearers will be Benny's co-workers, Mike Luna, Fidel Montoya, Rudy Lujan, Patrick Newman, Carlos Gonzales and Kent James. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Honorable Supreme Court Judge Patricio Serna, former Governor, Bruce King, Ruben Miera, Dora Martinez, Adrie Maez, Gloria Vigil, Chris Montano, Steve Largomasino, Robert Padilla, Julian Gallegos, Ralph Nava, Carlos Duran and Robert Lopez. The Holy Rosary and"Velorio" will be recited by Benny's brother, Deacon Arsenio Sanchez from Santa Rosa de Lima Parish today, February 4, 2003. Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., at St. Francis de Assisi Cathedral in Santa Fe!
. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis de Assisi Cathedral. Benny's body will await Jesus, The Messiah's, second coming, in the family crypt at Rosario Cemetery. COME LORD JESUS! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the needy to St. Vincent De Paul Society-St. Edwin Parish, 2105 Barcelona Rd., SW, Alb., NM, 87105. Que Dios Los Bendiga; Solo Dios Basta!

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