Obituary of Charles Pete Sanchez

Charles Pete Sanchez

June 23, 1950 to February 23, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Pete Sanchez passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 72.  Chuck was born on June 23, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM, served in the United States Marine Corps, and lived in both Albuquerque, NM and San Bernardino, CA the majority of his life. 

Those that knew Chuck knew he had a passion for automobiles and an incredible talent and an eye for having the ability to build anything from the ground up.  His greatest love and pleasure though were definitely his grandchildren and the time he was able to spend with each one of them. 

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife Lisa Sanchez (Larkin) and his Parents Serafin and Rosalia Sanchez.  He is survived by his children Timothy (Stacy) Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez, Yvette (Robert) Jaramillo, Jason Larkin, Jamie Larkin and by eight grandchildren, Miranda Jaramillo, Robbie Jaramillo, Kenny Sanchez, Cameron Sanchez, Ryan Jaramillo, Charlotte Larkin, Fiona Larkin and Genevieve Larkin. He is also survived by his sister Mary (Marita) Sorensen, his brothers Antonio (Tony/Martha) Sanchez and Jerry Sanchez.  He was also blessed with several loving nieces, nephews and many friends. 

Chuck will be missed by all that knew and loved him.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 1000-1130am at the Riverside Funeral Home at 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.  The burial service will be held following the memorial service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM at 2:30pm.

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