Ben F. Sanchez peacefully passed away in his home on November 1, 2021 while asleep. He was born to Filbert and Fern Sanchez on November 9, 1950.

Ben was a longtime resident of Mora, New Mexico. He attended classes at NMHU and soon launched his career into serving his country in the US Military. He served in Germany working in customs, as well as at Fort Sam Houston located in San Antonio, Texas. While there he met his wife Diana and they began their life together. Ben spent the last 45 years of his life dedicated to his community. He ended his career as County Manager of Mora. Thus entering retirement, he enjoyed quiet evenings with his wife and family. Especially barbecuing when the weather was perfect. Ben was also devoted to his faith, volunteering to teach the confirmation classes for 20 years alongside his wife, Diana.

Ben is preceded in death by his parents Filiberto Sanchez and Fern, and brother, Frank Sanchez.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Sanchez; children: Benito Sanchez, Cynthia Sanchez, and Samuel Lopez and Grace Marie Lopez; brother: Manny Sanchez and aunt: Virginia Sanchez, sister: Elizabeth Sanchez, uncle: John Padilla (Children) Goddaughter: Adrian and niece: Loren, spouse of Frank: Helen Sanchez (Children) Tony and Eddy, niece: Leiane Oviedo and her children Connor and Garrett, nephew: Christopher Sanchez, He was a loving grandfather to Reyes Vega, Armando Leyba, Lorena Leyba, Lucas Leyba. As well as a God-Father to his granddaughter Kayla Vega, Nico Banda and husband Jerry, grandchildren, Jerald, Josiah, and Jeramae Byers, uncle: Wilton Rogers and wife Louisa and their children Wilton, Julia and Tina.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Gertrude's Church in Mora, NM, at 2:00pm to a small group of family and close friends, with Father Paul Grala S.O.L.T. as Celebrant.

Interment will follow at the La Cueva Cemetery in La Cueva, NM. Pallbearers are Reyes Vega, Armando Leyba, Wilton Rogers, Bruce Erickson, Laura Sandoval and Leanna Casados. Honorary Bearers are his grandchildren as well as Frank Valdez, Lilly Valdez as well as all the friends and family that helped out during his life.

Arrangements are entrusted to and in the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.