Mark Sanchez, 47, peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2017 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on September 13, 1969 in Alamogordo, NM to Raymond and Nellie Sanchez. Owners of the Royal and Mity Nice Bakery. Mark Sanchez was raised in Alamogordo NM and graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1988. He attended truck driving School and receive his CDL which started his Truck Driving career in 1990. Truck driving was in his soul. Mark enjoyed deer hunting with his brother, spending time with his family and friends, and traveling to new places while driving trucks. He was a very loving and giving man, He will be missed deeply.Survivors include, Michelle; children, Kelly Sanchez of Baytown TX, Jessica Elliott, of Baytown, TX, Tyler Ortiz and wife, Candace of California City, CA; grandchildren, Caleb Elliott of Midland, SD, Mackenzie Elliott of Baytown, TX Lincoln Ortiz of California City, CA; sisters, Elaine Sanchez, of Alamogordo, NM, Joan Sanchez of Las Cruces, NM; nephews, Dustin, Jason and Brian Sanchez; nieces; aunts; uncles; and best friends, Ted East and wife, Bonnie, and Richard Jensen all of Alamogordo, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Sanchez; his mother, Nellie Sanchez, daughter Christina Sanchez and his brother Stephen Sanchez Mass will be held at St. Jude's Parish Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 10:00am followed by graveside service at 11:30 am at Monte Vista Cemetery in Alamogordo, NM. The Sanchez family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home to direct the funeral services. To sign the online register book, please visit www.hamiltonodell.com.