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Jolyn E. Sanchez
October 20th, 1955 - February 12th, 2020
October 20th, 1955 - February 12th, 2020
JOLYN E. SANCHEZ: Jolyn Elena Sanchez was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 20, 1955. She passed away on February 12, 2020 after a short illness. Jolyn trained search and rescue dogs with East Mountain K9, New Mexico Working K9 and High Desert K9 and was a fifteen year employee of the NM Department of Transportation. Jolyn was a highly intelligent and passionate person and a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Her love and commitment to her children and grandchildren was immeasurable. Jolyn was also the consummate “big sister” and mentored many with her wise and direct counsel. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Enrique and Benigna Sanchez and Manuel and Refugio Pacheco, her father, Jose Juan Sanchez, her son Ryan Patterson and her grandson Mikey Patterson. Jolyn is survived by her mother Celine “Shirley” Pacheco Sanchez, her son C. Michael Patterson II, her grandchildren Jalen Patterson and Amaiah Patterson and her younger siblings Jose, Marie, Michael (Leonard), Lydia, Ted, Angelo, Benigna (Aimee) and Gabrielle. Friends and Family are invited to gather to remember Jolyn on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com
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Tributes
Andrés Armijo
Of the many times I saw Jolyn, two in particular have always stayed in my mind when I think of her: one of an ebullient woman with sweeping long hair commanding attention at a dance function in which her sister Benigna was performing. She was expecting to see the best in show from her sister, and she did. Another is of a calming mother figure visiting Benigna at her apartment - counseling and guiding her younger sister. I'll miss Jolyn very much. And now, she is in our Lord's presence. Andrés Armijo
Jeanne Adelo
Jolyn was a classmate at St. Mikes. She was one of the nicest quiet and fun all in one, my condolences to her family.
Patty Catanach
Shirley and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jolyn. She was a kind, loving person who I always held fondly in my memories. I wish I could attend her services, but I will be out of the country for this week. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Patty Catanach
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