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Obituary for SANDOVAL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday December 01, 2009

George P. Sandoval, 81, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen Sandoval; children, Chris Sandoval and wife Angela, all of Albuquerque, Cindy Satchell and husband Scott of Tustin, CA, Michele Buckles and husband James of Denver, CO, Lisa Sandoval-Pettenuzzo and husband Michael, Greg Sandoval and wife Lisa, and Suzette Sandoval, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Maria Elena, Jeff, Chelsea and husband Joseph, Chantel, Casey, Carissa, Nicole and husband Kemper, Cameron, Melissa, Dominic, Matthew, Nicole and husband Tony, Carleigh, Elias, Deja, Jacob and Sarina; great-grandchildren, Angelo, Azure, Gillian, Jack, Evangeline, Isaiah, Addison and Avery; siblings, Dorothy Salazar, Prudy Crollett, Sadie Greenleaf, Gloria Smith and husband Bud, Veronica Griego and husband Alex, all of Albuquerque, Bette Phillips of San Luis Obispo, CA and Ron Sandoval and wife Marian of Reno, NV; and a large and extended family. Mr. Sandoval was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Audriana Sandoval. George owned and operated Spanish Furniture and Doors for nearly sixty years. Mr. Sandoval taught at A. Montoya School, Garfield Middle School, Albuquerque High School (Veteran's Vocational Training) and Eastern New Mexico University (Seminars). He was very active at North Valley Senior Center. Cremation has taken place and a memorial rosary will be recited Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday December 4, 2009, at 10:00, at the Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Blvd. NE. Park at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Beginning at 9:20 a.m., family will van pool and shuttle up the hill to Newman Center. Return van pool and shuttle will continue until all family and friends have left Newman Center. Committal will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, www.mercyhome.org. Please visit our online guestbook for George at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333


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