Eric Michael Sanderlin

Eric Michael Sanderlin of Rio Rancho, NM, lost his life to a long battle of Heart Disease. He was preceeded in death by his grandpa, Steve M. Kopcak of Rio Rancho, NM and his Grandma Nancy Davis of Apache Junction, AZ.

Eric is survived by his dad, Sean E. Sanderlin; mother, Lynda Thomas; stepmom, Bommie Smith; sister, Jennifer Brown of Rio Rancho, NM; his loving grandma, Terry E. Kopcak of Rio Rancho, NM; grandpa, Terry K. (Maggie) Sanderlin of Albuquerque, NM; 7 aunties, 9 uncles, and 20 cousins. Eric loved everyone and he enjoyed his 2 beloved dogs, Harley and Shivia.

Eric had two roommates, Joey and Andrew. They were there for Eric no matter what… Thank you guys. Eric liked to Rock Climb with his cousin, Steven Garcia. Eric also loved to fish with his family and loved going to Elephant Butte for Water Sports. His dad had him on a boat when he was only 6 months old. He loved the water, reading books on History and Philosophy.

Our Eric will be missed dearly, but not forgotten.