Peggy Elaine Goodwyn Kanche, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Friday, May 26, 2026 at home. She was born on Tuesday, November 10, 1942 in Burmingham AL. She was known for her warm hospitality and counseling young people.

Peggy enjoyed traveling especially to Cabo San Lucas every spring. As an avid golfer she made lifelong friends everywhere she lived.

She graduated from Walker County High School, Jasper Alabama, Huntingdon College, Montgomery Alabama, graduate work at Florida State University and earned a Masters Degree in Psychology from Auburn University.

She began her career as a juvenile Probation Officer in Montgomery, Alabama and became Deputy Director of Youth Services for the State of Alabama.

She married Michael Kanche in Kansas City, MO and was employed by Johnson City Kansas as the Director of Corrections. Following a move to Arizona, Peggy oversaw the development, construction, and activation of a boot camp for juvenile offenders. Following that she worked as Program Director for a Federal Correctional Facility in Tonopah, Arizona. Following retirement from Criminal Justice work Peggy and Mike started a sales and marketing company in Industrial Security.

Peggy is survived by husband, Mike; sisters, Nancy Laird and Nelle O'Connor' Mike's daughters, Kristin and Kara and numerous beloved nephews and nieces and cousins.

There will be a Visitation for Peggy on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at FRENCH Lomas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Child School, Tijeras, NM, phone number 505-281-3077 with an email of office@holy-childnm.com.