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Vicente Vivían Sanchez

OBITUARY: Vicente Vivían Sanchez

d. July 1, 2024

Vicente Vivían Sanchez of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in 1955 to Martin C. Sanchez and Lila D. Sanchez.


Vicente was a hardworking man who had a great love for God. Anyone who knew Vicente remembers the bible in his pocket. His favorite prayer was the Lord’s Prayer and he recited it frequently throughout the day. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He was an amazing conversationalist and enjoyed discussing new topics, sometimes engaging in conversations with strangers. He enjoyed daily walks. But most of all, he loved his family.


He is preceded in death by his parents Martin C. and Lila D. Sanchez. Vicente leaves behind two sons, Alfred and Leonard Sanchez, granddaughter Maribel Sanchez, and great-grandchildren, his stepdaughter Flor Avelar and her children James and Katalina, his sister Mary L. Archuleta (Joe), brother George Sanchez (Nancy), brother Henry Sanchez, and many nieces and nephews. Services are pending at this time.

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