Individual Details

Burial

Tillie I. Sanchez Foreman, age 89, was born on September 29, 1925 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to her parents, Justo Sanchez Jr. and Lucy, and passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her son’s home with her family at her side. Tillie is survived by her son, Robby Sanchez and his wife, Lisa, step-son, J.C Foreman and his wife, Pam, step-daughters, Sandi Hanscom and her husband, Jim and Mona Foreman, grandchildren, Matthew Sanchez and his wife, Candace Marie,Dominic Sanchez, Bryan Pacheco, Brittany, Jackie, Sarah, and Lexis Foreman,Kayla, Ryan and Eddie James, niece, Marie Cravey, great-grandchildren, Daniel and his wife, Amy, Justin, Nathan and Nicholas and one great-great-grandchild, Ava. Tillie went on to share her life and was preceded in death by herhusbands, Robert "Bobby" Sanchez and James C. Foreman, sister,Priscilla Diaz and niece, Margie Saavedra Chavez. Tillie is loved and cherishedby us and many others. Tillie was a wonderful mother. Tillie made us strong to endure life, she taught us how to find happiness in the face of disaster, she made us challenge ourselves when we were uncomfortable, she taught us to behonest, caring, to have dignity, and to always value yourself. Tillie shared her love, her wisdom, her will to love life and all it brings. Tillie has had many peaks and valleys, highlights and adventures in her 89 years of life, more than most of us. Tillie lived everyday with passion to do her best and to be happy. Tillie is now on her journey into somewhere we will all meet again.Tillie shared her childhood with sister, Priscilla. Tillie worked for her father at the family owned Arrow Super Market located in the Barelas-South Fourth Street Historic District as a bookkeeper. As a lifelong resident of the South Valley, Tillie was passionate and true to her background and culture. All who knew her during these years recall her passion for bowling, fishing, blackjack, cooking, puzzles, gardening and her love for animals including her dog, Zorro. Visitation will be on Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church,1400 Arenal SW from 8:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 8:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Sanchez, Dominic Sanchez, Nathan Pacheco, Rudy Sanchez, Frank Sanchez and J.C. Foreman. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Pacheco, Nicholas Pacheco, Justin Pacheco, Michael Sena and Joey Sanchez. Tillie will be missed and remembered for being a wonderful mother and grandmother, her kindness, courage, inner strength and love of family.