Richard Gerard Sanchez

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Gerard Sanchez of Santa Fe NM, who left us on September 5, 2024. Richard was born June 29, 1984 and now a resident in Albuquerque NM, was a Chef at Hotel Chaco Level 5. Richard was a beloved member of our family and community. He will be remembered as an educated, faithful, nostalgic, animal lover, vintage collector, artist, outdoorsman, poet, funny, loving, beautiful family man. Richard was proceeded in death by grandparents, Joe Sanchez, Alfonso Crespin, Veronica "Betty" Lujan, Uncle, Lorenzo Sanchez, Niece, Onyx Lopez and Nephew, Andres Trujillo. He is survived by his grandmother, Maria Sanchez, parents, Gerard F. Sanchez, Elizabeth

V. Crespin-Martinez (Charlie), Children, Noah, Nasir, Brad, Dante, Eric, Israel, siblings, Sharon Sonnenberg (Eric), Sarah Trujillo, Sylvia Miller(Taylor), nieces, Jade (John), Jordan(Dominque), Ebony, Iris, nephews, Derrick, Declan, Aunts/Uncles, Carlos Crespin, Angela Martinez (Albert) and family, Joe Crespin(Rose) and family, Susan Martinez and family, Joe Sanchez, Rebecca Sanchez, Esther Sanchez, Anna Sanchez and Olivia Rael and family, and many more family and friends.

Viewing/Rosary: Rivera Funeral Home 417 Rodeo RD, Santa Fe NM on Date: 09/22/2024

Viewing: 1pm-2pm

Rosary/Eulogy: 2-4pm

Mass/Date: 9/23/2024 at 10:30am Santa Maria De La Paz 11 College Ave Santa NM 87505 Food to follow at 11:30am same premises as the church.

Burial Date: 9/23/2024 at 2:30pm Santa Fe National Cemetery 501 N. Guadalupe St Santa Fe NM 87501

Pallbearers are Nasir, Dante, Derrick, Noah, Angelo, Jonathan and Alex Barela.