Dora N. Sanchez

Dora N. Sanchez, 88, of Cheyenne, died on March 15, 2023 in Cheyenne.
She was born on January 10, 1935 in Rainsville, New Mexico.
Dora worked for the Laramie County School District as a cook for many years. She liked to cook and always enjoyed having her family over for meals. In her younger years, she played women’s softball for the Lobos Club, and loved Mexican music, dancing, and gambling with her siblings. She had 24 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Her catholic faith was the source of her courage and strength.
She is survived by her 10 children, Gilbert (Sandra), Shirley (Joseph), Barbara (Ramon), Willie, Patsy (Albert), Benjie (Vickie), Debbie (Enrique), Ralph, Frankie (Teresa), and Bert (Diane); and five brothers, Abe Rivera, Fidencio Rivera, Gerald Rivera, George Rivera, and Lawrence Rivera.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Victoria Rivera; her brother, Frankie Rivera; her sisters, Alice Garcia, Cleo Lucero, Evelyn Garrido; and her grandson, Xavier Sanchez.
Vigil for the Deceased will be Monday, 6:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Funeral Liturgy will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Private family burial will be at a later date.