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Solomon Sanchez Obituary
Solomon "Sam" Rafael
Sanchez
October 26, 1946
January 7, 2022
Solomon "Sam" Sanchez, 75, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away peacefully on January 07, 2022.
He was born in Alamosa, CO on October 26, 1946 to Anselmo & Mary Romero Sanchez. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Alaska. When he returned, he graduated from Adams State College in Alamosa. He then moved to Colorado Springs where he was a Special Ed Teacher until 2005 when he retired as Director of the Special Ed Dept. for Doughtery High School.
He is survived by his wife, Carmen Ruiz Sanchez; step daughter, Sandra Ruiz; granddaughter, Irene Sarabia; great-grandsons, Raul & Rafael; and sister, Margaret Sanchez Castleberry; plus a multitude of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cecelia Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Placido & Felicita Sanchez; and maternal grandparents, Bonifacio & Margarita Romero; and all of the Sanchez and Romero uncles and aunts.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, located at 2715 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (Mass will be determined at a later date)
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Memories and Condolences
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Julie and MIchael O'Brien
January 21, 2022
Sam will be missed - his humor, service, love of people and fun times, mentoring and advocacy. We learned so much from him. It was an honor to be his friend.
LeRoy J. Valdez
January 18, 2022
Sam was one of the friendliest teachers and a fan of our boys basketball team when I coached at Doherty, rest in peace my friend and thank you for just been a regular guy no fluff
MARILYN J ESQUIBEL
January 16, 2022
Rest In Peace my dear primo. You always made me smile. Thank you for so many wonderful memories. I will love you always and forever.
David Harlan
January 16, 2022
Thanks for the memories, jefe. Your humor, knowledge, and compassion enriched the lives of all who knew you, especially your students and coworkers. Our decade working together will forever be cherished, Sam, and I thank you for the time we shared at Doherty. Rest well, my friend.
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