Barbra Niendorf Sanchez

BARBRA SANCHEZ IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Barbra Joyce Niendorf Sanchez, 51, of Idaho Falls, died October 21, 2006 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1955 in Rexburg, Idaho to Bobbie Lloyd Niendorf and Joyce Greenhalgh Niendorf. She grew up in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. She married Manny Sanchez on April 29, 1983 in Hailey, Idaho. She worked at the Post Register as the Customer Service Manager for almost 17 years. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving in the Young Women’s organization. She taught Primary, Relief Society and in Sunday School. Barbra enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, drying and pressing flowers, interior design, training dogs, weekends at their cabin and long walks with her husband, Manny. She loved making people laugh and smile and always had a smile for everyone. She was dearly loved by her family and friends, and Barbra truly believed that Families are Forever. She is survived by: Her husband, Manny of Idaho Falls; Stepdaughter, Michelle Louise Lewis of Afton, Wyoming; Stepson, Tony Ray Sanchez of Boise, Idaho; Mother, Joyce Chapple of Rigby; Sister, Teena (Don) Burt of St. Anthony; Sister, Linda (Russell) Burt of Rigby; Brother, Robert Jay Birch of Idaho Falls; One granddaughter Numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her son, Christofer Garl Sanchez, her father, Bobbie Lloyd Niendorf Step-father, Hyrum Earl Chapple, and a sister. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 27 at the Iona 5th Ward Chapel, (corner of Iona North Road and Ririe Highway), with Bishop Geoffrey Thomas officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Wood Funeral Home East Side, (963 S. Ammon Rd.) and for one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: We are so sorry to hear that Barbra has died. Please know, Manny, that we care very much and you are in our prayers. Sincerely, Connie & Brian Finnigan Charles and Kay Till ctill@ida.net Manny, Kay and I learned from Mike Lineberry this morning the tragic news. We are so sorry. She was a fine woman in every possible way. You and your family have suffered through so much. It is simply tragic.We are in Mesquite for the winter. Please know that we are thinking of you, and we pray that you are strong and can come though yet another tragedy and go on. We know it will be a long time, but time does heal, as we all find sooner or later. God bless, Manny. Chuck and Kay Michael Lineberry mjl@isu.edu I wish that I could find words which might provide some comfort for the family at a time of such terrible loss and grieving. The Sanchez family has endured far more than its share of tragic events. As Manny knows, I am not a religious man, but I know that the family is, and perhaps you'll find strength in that. Certainly you might find strength and solace to know that your many friends and co-workers are thinking about you now, ready to help in any way that might bring some small comfort. It won't help much at the moment, but time does heal, and the day will come soon when you'll remember, not the pain of these moments, but the joy of sharing her life.My thoughts are with you. -- Michael Bonnie Hansen bhansen@postregister.com Manny, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked at the Post Register with Barbra many years. She was always the "light" and "life" of the work day. I know you will miss her terribly, and my heart aches for you. I want you to know that you were always uppermost on her mind. It was "Manny this... or Manny that..." in almost every sentence. You enriched her life beyond words and held her up through the tough times like no one else could. I know with every fiber of my faith that she is watching over you through this process and that she will be waiting for you. God bless, you Manny. Bonnie Maria Whitmill Bates c_bates@cox.net I was so sorry to hear about Barbra. I have been living in Las Vegas and I take the PR online so I did see the obituary. She was a light in the dark. She could always make me laugh. I am sure her departure will leave a big hole in your lives. I have so many memories of her through our high school years. I picture her in my mind and she is always smiling. I am sure she is on the other side, making everyone over there laugh.