Clorinda N. Sanchez was born in Los Brazos, NM on December 24, 1939. She loved her husband, family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
Clorinda contributed to her communities in many roles: Lifelong member of San Jose Catholic Church; served in the Choir, taught First Communion religion classes, coordinated the refurbishing of the San Jose Rectory, and served in many other parishes where the family lived. She was a sister in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; a Mary Kay Consultant; member of the El Valle Historical Society; member of the Chama Chamber of Commerce; and a board member in the Chama Valley Schools. She especially loved her family heritage and with her husband opened and operated Casa De Martinez Bed and Breakfast, while sharing the history of her great grandparents’ house and the Los Brazos community. She was employed by several financial institutions, including 1st branch, El Pueblo State Bank, Tierra Amarilla, NM.
Clorinda is preceded in death by her father and mother, Jose R. and Manuelita Martinez; maternal grandparents, Francisco and Margarita G. Martinez, paternal grandparents, Emiliano and Adelaida Martinez; brother, Joe A. Martinez, sister-in-law, Cordy Martinez; and grandson, Adam Sanchez.
Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Medardo Sanchez, Jr.
Children: Victoria (Juan Morales), Medardo (Tamara), Manuel (Barbara), Veronica (Reyes Ulibarri), and Vivian (Ernesto Gomez).
16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Sisters: Sylvia (Delfin Mercure), Margie (Isidro Garcia) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brother in laws, extended family, and friends.
Rosary will be recited Wednesday December 27th, 2023 at 10am at the San Jose Catholic Church in Los Ojos, NM with Mass to follow at 11 am. Interment will be Thursday December 28th, 2023 at 11am at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to Alzheimer's & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico
8100 Mountain Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Alzheimer's & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association
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| Name | Clorinda N. Sanchez |
| Date of Birth | December 24th, 1939 |
| Date of Death | December 15th, 2023 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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Our sincere condolences to our Tio Medardo and his entire family in the loss of Tia Clorinda. She was a wonderful warm person whom we respected and loved. May God Bless her.
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My Sincere Condolences to all of Clorinda’s Familia and remember When We lose Someone We Love We must learn not to Live without them, but to Live with the Love They left behind. Clorinda’s life here on Earth has ended, but the Love You feel for Her Never dies
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Me deepest condolences to all of Clorindas family. Growing up around her was truly a great gift. She was the greatest “ big” sister to us all. Loved her her parents and her children dearly.. I will treasure my memories of her and hold them close to me.
Descanses en Paz!!!
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Medardo and family. I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Clorinda. My sincere condolences to you. She is now resting in paradise on the arms of our Heavenly Father. Your cousin Emma.
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To the familia & loved ones of Clorinda, may you find comfort in knowing she lived a long & wonderful life, & blessed with a great family. She is God's paradise. We were blessed in knowing her. She was very kind.
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Our condolences to the family. Clorinda was such an amazing, caring lady. I was so blessed to have her in my life. Every Friday she was in my shop getting her hair or pedicures done. Not only was she a client but considered her family. Love you to heaven and back. Rest in peace
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My deepest condolences to Medardo and family. Our prayer are with you in this difficult time.
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Home in Heaven at last, all the pain is gone my beautiful Tia Nina, it's been a painful year,I will keep U in my ♥ forever n ever....Debra Ben n boyz
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Sending my deepest sympathy to the family. She was a beautiful soul! May you be comforted with the memories of her love for her family. She is now resting in the loving arms of our Father. God Bless.
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Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to Mr Medardo Sanchez, Jr. and the family.
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Mom. We all will miss you. Thank you for your precious love to us all. Adios madre de cinco.
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Medardo & family, my deepest sympathy! Clorinda and I shared so many wonderful times when we worked together at El Pueblo state bank! Fly with the angels and hugs to our co-worker aurora Casados!
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To the Medardo Sanchez family. Expressing our sincerest condolences on the passing of Clorinda. May she rest in peace.
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