Alfonso G. Sanchez

Alfonso G. Sanchez beloved husband, father and grandpa, 93, went to be with his Lord on September 20,2021 in Albuquerque, NM. Alfonso was born on February 23, 1928, in Belen,

NM to Ernesto and Anita Sanchez. He was one of ten children. Alfonso joined the military the day after he graduated from high school, serving in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. With the help of the GI Bill, he began college and joined the enlisted reserves. He was activated and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War for another two years. Upon his return from the war, Sanchez completed his law degree at the University of New Mexico (1957). He served as Assistant District Attorney and later District Attorney of the First Judicial District. Alfonso served as DA during the time of the Tierra Amarilla Court House raid in 1967. Alfonso helped organized SER Jobs for Progress which helped educate and train young Chicanos and match them with employers. He also organized Respect for Law program in schools in the First Judicial District to try to motivate children to grow up with respect for the law. Alfonso was active with the GI Forum and many other community organizations. He helped organize DeVargas Savings and Loan As- sociation of Santa Fe as a response to what he felt were discriminatory loan practices in local banks. He began his private law practice and served for over 60 years as an attorney in Santa Fe.

Alfonso led a life of service to his Lord, his country, his state and his family. He was a man of honor and courage and always worked to help those in need.

Alfonso leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Cecilia, 3 daughters Alicia, Arlene and Peggy, 6 grandchildren Devin, Jordan, Seneca, Hunter, Dustyn and Jaziah, sisters Frances Chisolm and Anita Sanchez, many nieces and nephews, other family and friend. He is preceded in death by his son Tommy, brothers Ernest and Juven and sisters Fannie, Priscilla, Maclovia, Celina and Vicki.

Services will be on November 15,2021 at Santa Maria de la Pas Catholic Church in Santa Fe, NM Rosary: 9:30 am, Mass: 10:00 am, Reception following mass Burial: Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15