Harry Melvin Sanchez

February 6th, 1949 - May 24th, 2019

Biography

Harry Melvin Sanchez 70, of La Puente, NM passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Ruben Sanchez and Maria Piedad Atencio, in-law's Juisto and Lile Morfin, brother Guillermo ( Willie) Sanchez, sisters Frances Lovato, Teresa Morris and Rose Trujillo.

Harry is survived by his wife Theresa Sanchez, son Jose R Sanchez wife Patricia Sanchez, daughter Loretta Sanchez, son Michael Trujillo and wife Julie Trujillo.

Grandchildren, Lile Sanchez, Ryan Sanchez, Adan Sanchez, Amalia Sanchez, Mario Munoz and great-grand son Enrique Sanchez, and sisters Mickey Jaramillo, Maria Louisa Romero, Ana Marie Arrey ( Victor) and Lorrine Tapia (Jerry). In-laws Erlinda Lujan (late Frutoso), Elsie Martinez (late Johnny), Elias Johnson (Marlene) and Alberto Morfin (Berna), numerous nephew, nieces and other relatives.

Harry was a loving husband, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grand children and great grandson. Harry graduated from Escalante High School, after graduation joined the US Army. Married Theresa Morfin and had two loving children and adopted a son Michael Trujillo. Harry worked as a plumber with Jeff Drake and Henry Ulibarri at Henry’s True Value. Later, he became the owner of La Puente Plumbing.

Honorary Pallbearers are Alberto Morfin, George Galvan, Ralph Sanchez, Phillip Pina and Leandro Chavez .

A rosary will be recited on May 31st, 2019 at 10:00 am at the San Jose Church in Los Ojos, NM, Mass will be at 11:00 am. Christian burial will be at the Las Nurtias Cemetery. Reception will be held in Cebolla at the Community Center. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home.

	About
	Name	Harry Melvin Sanchez
	Date of Birth	February 6th, 1949
	Date of Death	May 24th, 2019
	Home Town	La Puente, NM, US

	Memorial

	Funeral Home	Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española
	Address	305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States

	Family
	Significant Other	Teresa Sanchez
	Children	Jose Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez, Michael Trujillo

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Peggy published a tribute .

My Condolences to the family, May he RIP...God Bless


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Nanette Alaniz published a tribute .

We are saddened to hear of Harry's passing... we send our love, hugs, and prayers of comfort to all the family. Nanette Alaniz, and Joe and John Frank


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Clara Blanco published a tribute .

May the Lord give you all the strength to forge ahead. RIP


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Norman Salazar published a tribute .

Condolences to the sanchez family. Harry was a great man and very good plumber, i enjoyed working with him for many years showed me alot. Rip amigo.


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Amarante Casias published a tribute .

Graduated from Escalante with and was a team mate in football of "HUNGRY HARRY" that was the affectionate name we had for him!!! Descansa en paz, Amigo!!! My sincere condolences and sympathy to all the family and friends of Harry!!!


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Manuel & Cleo Valdez published a tribute .

Our condolences to Tessie and family. We are sorry for your loss. God Bless you


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Arta Rae published a tribute .

Tessie & Family, praying for peace and sending huge comforting hugs and so much Love. Arta


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Joey Y Pat Y Damien published a tribute .

Ahora en paz con Dios, ahora en la gloria de Dios. Bendiciónes a su familia.


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Rosalie Vigil published a tribute .

My Condolences to the family, may Harry rest in peace. Norman and Rosalie Vigil


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Sylvia Piña Bosen published a tribute .

Tessy, and Familia,my condolences and so sad to hear about Harry and he was a great guy and I enjoyed his attitude about life. He was a wonderful & very good man. May he fly with the angels and prayers and hugs for his family and condolences. Y Dios este con su familia ♡ your prima Sylvia


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Roy And Mary Louise published a tribute .

Condolences to Teresa Sanchez, Jose and Loretta. We have been deeply sadden with his long illness. He is finally at rest in the arms of our Lord.
Roy and Mary Louise Martinez


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Tatum published a tribute .

Mrs.Tessie and family,We are so sad to hear about Harry's passing. He was part of the family at Henry's for so long. You are all in our prayers and in our hearts as Harry is!!!
-Mable, Herna, and the Gang at Henry's