SANCHEZ, HENRY G. Born October 4, 1927, life ended for Henry G. Sanchez February 14, 2014 as gently as the soul he was. He was a mentor, coach and an incredible husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring children of all ages. Up to the day he died, he always said that he loved working with young people. Henry was admired for the endless and unconditional love he have so easily. He spent the beginning of his life in Ft. Stanton and Lincoln, NM attending Capitan High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and Coast Guard, during WW II. He then attended Highlands University where he met the love of his life of 65 years, Erma Valdez. Henry began his teaching career at Emerson Elementary then to Wilson Junior High ending his career at Highland High School for a total of 31 years with APS. Henry and Erma lived in Albuquerque for 40 years. They retired and moved back to Lincoln which he referred to as his "Paradise" for 27 years! Henry loved his family, friends, students and loved tending his land and apple orchards. He is survived by his wife, Erma; daughter Debbie Hudnall; son-in-law Bob Hudnall; granddaughters Leah Hudnall and great-granddaughter Riley of Dallas, and Erin Witt and Evangeline of Lubbock; son Gary and wife Claudia and step-granddaughter Nicole Joseph of Albuquerque; and daughter Tina Sanchez of Tyler, TX. Henry is also survived by brother Alfred and Dorothy Sanchez; and sister Jean and Bill Osuna and sister Patsy and Henry Vigil. Services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 in Lincoln, NM at San Juan Church with a Rosary at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, with the burial in Fort Stanton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com
SANCHEZ, HENRY G. Born October 4, 1927, life ended for Henry G. Sanchez February 14, 2014 as gently as the soul he was. He was a mentor, coach and an incredible husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring children of all ages. Up to the day he died, he always said that he loved working with young people. Henry was admired for the endless and unconditional love he have so easily. He spent the beginning of his life in Ft. Stanton and Lincoln, NM attending Capitan High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and Coast Guard, during WW II. He then attended Highlands University where he met the love of his life of 65 years, Erma Valdez. Henry began his teaching career at Emerson Elementary then to Wilson Junior High ending his career at Highland High School for a total of 31 years with APS. Henry and Erma lived in Albuquerque for 40 years. They retired and moved back to Lincoln which he referred to as his "Paradise" for 27 years! Henry loved his family, friends, students and loved tending his land and apple orchards. He is survived by his wife, Erma; daughter Debbie Hudnall; son-in-law Bob Hudnall; granddaughters Leah Hudnall and great-granddaughter Riley of Dallas, and Erin Witt and Evangeline of Lubbock; son Gary and wife Claudia and step-granddaughter Nicole Joseph of Albuquerque; and daughter Tina Sanchez of Tyler, TX. Henry is also survived by brother Alfred and Dorothy Sanchez; and sister Jean and Bill Osuna and sister Patsy and Henry Vigil. Services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 in Lincoln, NM at San Juan Church with a Rosary at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, with the burial in Fort Stanton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com