It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, baby sister, wife, mother, and nana, Ismelda Dominguez Sanchez. Mela, as she was fondly known, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 58 due to complications with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1965, in Lordsburg NM to Armando and Juana Dominguez of Animas, NM. Ismelda graduated from Animas High School in 1983. She moved to Lordsburg, where she worked in the billing department at Hidalgo Medical Services. She was the central figure in her husband, children, and grandchildren’s lives and they were her pride and joy. She had many friends and brought an immeasurable amount of love and companionship to all who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Juana Dominguez of Animas NM. Her husband Carlos Sanchez of Lordsburg, NM. Her two sons Xavier and Miguel (Vanessa) Sanchez of Lordsburg NM, her grandkids JazzLynn and Bryan Diego. Her siblings Raul (Ellen) Dominguez of Safford. Lucy Mendoza of Animas, NM. Lucero (Dave) Burns of Puerto Penasco, MX. Rene (Felicia) Dominguez of Animas. Teresa (Frank) Garay of Arrey, NM, Daniel (Sylvia) of Animas, NM and many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

At her request, cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lordsburg, NM. Inurnment of cremains will also be held at a later date at the Dominguez Plot in Animas NM.

We would like to thank all our family and friends for your calls, kind words, and food during our loss.

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