Annette Sanchez

Annette Charlene Sanchez, 48, of El Paso, Texas, passed away September 14, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona after a lengthy illness. Annette was born October 22, 1966, in Bisbee, Arizona, the daughter of Harry & Rita Hansen. Her family moved to Safford, Arizona where she attended grade school and high school. In 1982, Annette married the love of her life, Eddie Sanchez, and joined him in his military career. Their son Erick was born in 1985. Annette and her family lived in Virginia, Alaska, Alabama & Germany before being assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas in 1992. She graduated from IBC in 2001 as Valedictorian in the Medical Records Technician program. She worked as WBAMC as a Medical Records Coder for 9 years before retiring due to medical reasons. Annette enjoyed cooking, crafts and her pets, but her greatest love was her family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband of 33 years, Eddie, and son Erick and his fiancee Maryssa, her sister Charlotte, nephew Jared, nieces Alene & Kailey, mother-in-law Nellie Sanchez, and grandnephews, grandnieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Rita Hansen and nephew Derek. Annette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.