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Daniel J. Sanchez

Daniel J. Sanchez

October 4th, 1977 - April 29th, 2019

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Daniel J. Sanchez was born on October 4, 1977 to Daniel A. and Dinah Sanchez in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was the first born of three children. He is predeceased by his sister, DeAnna Sanchez, grandparents, Joe I. Sanchez, Celina Sanchez, A.L. Archuleta, Cora Archuleta, and an uncle, Everett Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Miquela, children, Gianna and Daniel E. Sanchez of Albuquerque, his parents, Daniel A. and Dinah Sanchez of Santa Fe, his younger brother, Diego Sanchez of San Diego, CA. Daniel had many close family members, including aunts, uncles and cousins.
Daniel grew up in Santa Fe where he attended Temple Baptist, DeVargas Junior High and then graduated from St. Michael’s High School. While attending several colleges, he discovered his passion, which led him to graduate from the University of New Mexico with his degree in Political Science. After graduating he then began his pursuit in law, where he then attended St. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio, TX and received his Juris Doctorate.
During his journey at law school he always maintained his strong connections with his family and friends, all while building more lifelong friends with his law school classmates. Miquela was by his side during his time at St. Mary’s where they grew to love the city of San Antonio. Their first-born daughter, Gianna was even born there.
Shortly after he graduated, they moved their family back to New Mexico. They wanted to be close to their family, family was always very important to Daniel. Building their life in Albuquerque, they had the addition of Daniel Emilio to their family.
Pursuing his passion with the law, he worked in several capacities as an attorney until he began his own practice. As an attorney he did everything he could to help his clients. He will always be remembered for doing everything he could to help others and his love of sports. There could not be a more loyal fan to the Dodgers, Lakers or Raiders than him. Daniel always had a way of making everyone feel like they were family.
Public visitation will be held at Rivera Family Funerals in Santa Fe, NM on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 5:30 pm with a memorial service at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the St. Francis Cathedral on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11:00 am with interment services to follow at the Rivera Family Funerals (Memorial Gardens). A GoFundMe account has been established for those wanting to express their support (https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-daniel-sanchez).

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Name Daniel J. Sanchez
Date of Birth October 4th, 1977
Date of Death April 29th, 2019
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
United States

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Yolanda Trujillo published a tribute .

Danny, Dinah & Diego, I was shocked & saddened to learn of Danieltos passing. My deepest sympathies. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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Cynthia Valdez published a tribute .

Judge, My Sincere Condolences on the passing of your beloved son. May prayers and peace be with your family.

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Josephine Espinoza Leyba published a tribute .

Daniel, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Irene Wildenstein called me. As you well know the loss and hurt will always be there. Our Lord will be your comforter as long as you have him in your life.

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Larry & Gloria Gallegos, Meridian Idaho Formerly Of Abq published a tribute .

danny my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your son. It was about 5 years ago when I saw you in ABQ and shared our thoughts about retirement life and you were immenselly proud of your son's accomplishments as an attorney. God bless you all in getting through an extremely difficult time.

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Michael A. Martinez published a tribute .

Danny, Dinah, and Family: I was just reading through the obituaries and unbelievably came across the passing of your son. I can't believe the bad luck and sadness your family has had over the past years. We always seem to ask "why"? There just are no easy or human answers that seem to make sense. Dan, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. A friend Michael and Judy Martinez, Alcalde

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David & Lorraine Otero published a tribute .

My deepest condolences to Judge Sanchez & the entire family on the passing of your beloved son. May he Rest In Peace & May God Bless all of you!

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Eddie Velarde& Family published a tribute .

Judge Sanchez and Ms. Dinah. I am so sorry for your loss. What a great attorney. He always fought for the little guy. I will truly miss him and the excellent work he did, His memory will ever be in my mind and heart.

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Siby M. Lucero published a tribute .

Dan and Dinah:
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved son, Daniel. I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ be by your side during these difficult days of bereavement and thereafter. May God Bless all of you and give you strength and comfort to cope with the death of your son. May he rest in peace.

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Brenda Giles published a tribute .

Dan, Dinah and family: We are deeply saddened with the loss of your son Daniel. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord strengthen you. The Giles Family: Ken, Brenda, Katelyn and Raychel

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Cristina published a tribute .

Miquela, Gianna, Daniel and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during ithis difficult time. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Ms. Cristina

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Ray Romero published a tribute .

Dan, Dinah and family,

Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting your son Daniel, we know the pain and grief of losing a son. Our children are on loan from God and He decides when to call them back Home. Lean on Him and only He will see you through. We send our deepest condolences and prayers for the days ahead.

Sincerely,
Ray & Bea Romero
ABQ

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Glenda Tafoya published a tribute .

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you. Siento mucho. Eternal rest grant him o lord and let perpetual light shine upon him now and forever. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in God's peace and love. Hugs to you all.

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Lupita Gress published a tribute .

I was so saddened to see your son Daniel in the obituary. How is that possible I asked the Lord Jesus. He did everything right. What an awesome son, husband and father he was. Only God knows why he does what he does. I will keep you in my prayers and in my heart!!!

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Dorothy Borrego published a tribute .

Daniel, Dinah, and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son. May God bless all of you during. This very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Roland and Dorothy Borrego.

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L Maestas published a tribute .

Dan, Dinah and all of the Sanchez Family. Our hearts are so saddened to learn of your precious son’s death. You must be so broken-hearted. We pray that Our Lord Jesus will strengthen you and comfort you as you stand in the gap to guide and nurture your grandchildren and daughter-in-law. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Abundant Blessings, Leonard and Luci(lle) Maestas, Las Cruces NM

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Steve And Marcia Martinez, El Duende, Nm published a tribute .

Our sincere condolences to the Sanchez family. May God comfort you in the difficult times to come.

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Paul E. Romero published a tribute .

Danny y Dinah y Diego... SientO munchO....you all are in our prayers.!!! peace B w you all!!!

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Deianira Rendon Christner published a tribute .

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and comfort.

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F. Angelina Armijo-Valdez published a tribute .

Sanchez Family, I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. May Daniel Josue Rest In Peace.

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