Genevieve, "Jenny/Gen and Vevva", to her close family and friends, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lakewood, Colo., at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was surrounded by her most amazing family and friends. Jenny was born on Feb. 20, 1954, in La Jara, Colo., to Mabel Sanchez and Joe Sanchez.
Jenny always loved and cared for her friends and family deeply. This includes her son, Daniel Jose Sanchez whom she leaves behind with his puppy, Calvin; and her brothers Jim Sanchez, Sam Sanchez and his wife Rosemarie, and Tom Sanchez. Gen also leaves behind her cousins Sandy Martinez and her husband Mark, Dr. Debbie Martinez, Ph.D., and Linda Contreras with their mother and her Tia, Alice Martinez; as well as Judith, Cruz, Kenny, Susan, Tia Lola, Ariana, and many more that are sure to unintentionally not be mentioned but are so loved by her.
Further, Jenny leaves her best friends Carmen, Fran, Nancy, Susan, CeCe, Jaime, and many more (again that are not unintentionally mentioned but are still loved) will be missed by Jenny.
Genevieve loved caring for her family by regularly bringing them gifts and homecooked food (her Green Chile was something she prided herself on), as well as calling and spending time with all.
Genevieve was the most incredible and caring woman, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and mother. Born and raised in La Jara, Colo., she left the San Luis Valley at age 18 to Denver, Colo., to further pursue a career in healthcare with St. Anthony’s Hospital and the Centura Healthcare system – a hospital in which she loved and adored. Not only was Genevieve able to make a difference in countless patients’ lives, but she also made best friends along the way whom she considered family.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 3 p.m. in the Hospital Chapel at St. Anthony's North Hospital in Broomfield, Colo. where Jenny worked at the hospital for 45-plus years.
Service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, with a Eulogy starting at 9:45 a.m. and the Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church, La Jara, Colo., followed by her burial at the La Jara Cemetery. Both services will be followed with a small gathering and lite refreshments.
