Eleanor Sanchez

Eleanor Sanchez, 92, beloved Mother, Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on November 9, 2025. She entered this world on June 11, 1933 in Gallup, NM, born to Manuel and Virginia Garcia.

Eleanor was raised as an only child but was also raised with "cousins of the dozens". She graduated from Gallup Cathedral High School and was crowned Homecoming Queen. From that beginning, she became a mother of her own children as she and Howard created a legacy of love, honor, and respect. Family was her number one priority and she dedicated her life to each and every one of them.

She enjoyed exercising at the gym with her husband up until the age of 75. Eleanor taught her daughter to crotchet and every day when her children got home from school, she always made sure that all the children had full bellies before dinner. She was a helper and gave loving advice to any who asked. Through her years, she touched the lives of so many people spreading her love throughout the world.

She is survived by her spouse, Howard Sanchez; children, Mark Sanchez, Richard Sanchez, Robert Sanchez and Bernadette Silva; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.