BRYAN L. SANCHEZ,
21, a resident of La Puebla and Las Cruces, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, December 24, 2008 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandpa, Jose B. Sandoval; God-father, Anthony Abeyta Jr. and special aunt, Adelina Vigil. Bryan is survived by his mother, Rita Sanchez of La Mesilla; father, Larry Sanchez of La Puebla; sister, Elena Sanchez of La Mesilla; grandmothers, Sally Abeyta of La Puebla, Bertha Rodriguez and husband Salvador of White Rock and Rose Sandoval of Sombrillo and many other relatives and friends. Cremation is being planned. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse Church in Chimayo. Honorary pallbearers named were, Mario Mondragon, Callen Montero, Obed Martinez and Jeff Moya Jr. The Sanchez family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com