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Obituary for Sandoval


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday July 10, 1998

Emma E. Sandoval, born January 16, 1909, Cuba, NM, died July 2, 1998, Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Abel P. Sandoval; a daughter, Hazel Weitkamp and her husband, Dr. Raymond Weitkamp; daughter, Velma Juergens and husband, Chuck Juergens; son, Dr. Phillip Martinez and fiancee, Erin Morrisey; son, Lee Martinez and wife, Sue Martinez. She is also survived by former daughter-in-law, Carolyn Martinez; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Carmelita Montano and Ida Valdez; and brothers, Max and Alex Eichwald. She worked for many years alongside her first husband, Rev. Uvaldo J. Martinez in the field of Presbyterian missions. Following Rev. Martinez's death she had a long and happy marriage to Abel P. Sandoval who survives her. A memorial celebration of her life will take place Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m., at Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd. NE, Rev. Anthony Chavez presiding. Cremation has taken place. Instead of flowers, please make contributions to Menaul School Scholarship Fund, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE, in memory of Emma E. Sandoval.