Annette Charlene Sanchez

Annette Charlene Sanchez, 48, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015, in Phoenix, AZ, after a lengthy illness. Annette was born October 22, 1966, in Bisbee, AZ, the daughter of Harry and Rita Hansen. Her family moved to Safford, AZ, where she attended grade school and high school. In 1982, Annette married the love of her life, Eddie, and joined him in his military career. Their son, Erick, was born in 1985. Annette and her family lived in Virginia, Alaska, Alabama, and Germany before being assigned to Fort Bliss, TX, in 1992. She graduated from IBC in 2001 as valedictorian in the Medical Records Technician program. She worked at WBAMC as a Medical Records Coder for nine years, when she retired for medical reasons. Annette enjoyed cooking, crafts, wildlife, 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 fiancée, Maryssa. She is also survived by her sister, Charlotte, nephew, Jared, nieces, Alena and Kailey, mother-in-law, Nellie, and grandnephews, grandnieces, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Derek. Annette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 10:00 – 11:00am and funeral service at 11:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Dr. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.