Margarita V. Sanchez, 78 years old from Deming, New Mexico went to be with the Lord in the presence of her family and loved ones on November 30, 2017.

Margarita was born in Ascención, Chihuahua on Oct. 13, 1939 to her parents Jose Isidro+ and Edelmira+ (Aragon) Varela from Ascención, Chihuahua. Margarita married Carlos D. Sanchez+ from Deming, New Mexico in 1958. Margarita enjoyed raising her five daughters, traveling, sewing, gardening and crocheting. Margarita was also an avid fan of the Arizona Diamond Backs. Margarita was a joyful, generous, and loving person. She was always willing to help her friends and family.

Margarita had six siblings, Luz Ester Ogaz, Manuel Varela+, Miguel Varela+, Virtudes Amaya, Raul Varela and Maria de Los Angeles Pereyra. Margarita had five daughters, which consist of Olivia Cortez (Mario), Elsa S. Morales+, Juanita Zapata (José), Sandra Hernandez and Rosario V. Sanchez. She had several grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

We will dearly miss our mother; her memories will always be in our heart.

Please join us in celebrating her life at CitiLife Church with Pastor Cesar Chavez officiating on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. CitiLife Church is located at 1200 E. Pear, Deming, NM 88030. Inurnment will take place immediately following the service.