Maria Candelaria Sandoval was born February 2, 1938, in Truchas, NM. Maria passed peacefully 5 hours before her 84th birthday on February 1, 2022, in Los Alamos, NM. Although Maria (also known by her beloved family as “Cande”) grew up in Truchas, she lived her later life in Chimayo, NM. Cande was a Cook and Custodian for the Espanola Public Schools. Cande enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She loved to have long extended telephone conversations with her friends. Cande loved flowers, especially roses. Our most beloved Mother was an amazing loving and beautiful person. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Pula Rodriguez, husband, Adonais Sandoval, son, Johnny R. Sandoval, brother, Tilo Rodriguez, and sisters, Lala Steele (Jack), and Floriada Rodriguez.
She is survived by her sons, Leonard Sandoval Sr., Julian T. Sandoval wife Evelyn, daughters, Erlinda Salazar husband Ronald, and Lucille Velasquez husband Gene. She is also survived by her brothers, Jose Ruben Rodriguez (Concha), Jose Lalo Rodriguez (Amelia), Corcenio Rodriguez (Isabelle), Gilbert Rodriguez (Mary Lou), and a sister, Tina Magana (Joseph). She is also survived by her very close and dear cousin, Lenore (Chono) Trujillo, along with her dear nephew, Pula Trujillo.
Cande was blessed with 12 grandchildren, Lori Sandoval, Leonard Jr. Sandoval (Amanda), Julian Jr. Sandoval (Lorraine), Juan R. Sandoval (Ashley), Matthew and Derrick Velasquez, Julie Salazar, and David Salazar (Taylor). She was also blessed with 8 great-grandchildren, Joseph “JJ”, Alexis, Ashlynn, Leigha, Alexandra, Donovan, Brooklynn, and Riley, along with 3 great-great grandchildren, Zedekiah, Marty, and Amylah.
Serving the family as Pallbearers are Leonard Sandoval Jr., Julian Sandoval Jr., Juan R. Sandoval, Matthew Velasquez, Derrick Velasquez, and Joseph “JJ” Trujillo.
Honorary pallbearers include her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, along with Betty Sandoval, James Vigil and Benito Vigil.
Services for Cande will take place on February 19, 2022, Mass at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo, NM at 10:00 a.m. Cande will be laid to rest on February 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.
We extend our appreciation and gratitude to all our Family and Friends for your prayers, generosity, and being with us through this most difficult time. Our sincere thank you to Anna Melendez her Caregiver, Dr. Mario Pacheco and CSV Staff, Sombrillo Nursing Home Staff, LAFD Station 6 & Crew, Los Alamos Medical Center ER, AmberCare Staff, and the Rivera Family Funeral Home for the care you gave Cande and our family as well.
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| Name | Maria Candelaria Sandoval |
| Date of Birth | February 2nd, 1938 |
| Date of Death | February 1st, 2022 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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Our most sincere condolences Leonard, Lindy, Julian, Lucille, and family. QDEP
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Lori, Leonard and Family,
My sincere condolences. May your loved one rest in peace and fly with the angels. She is your angel in heaven watching over you.
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From Sobrino BEN in Abq~ may Tia Cande rest in peace and her family find comfort in her love with Jesus , Gods blessing for all her children and loved ones
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To my Tia Cande....Rest in eternal peace. May God bless your soul with love and respect your nephew Rudy
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My sincere condolences to the Sadoval Family. May your dear Mom Rest In Peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Chuter Marquez and Family.
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Our condolences to the family. We all loved our cousin Cande and were always happy to see her at Tia Chono's when we visited. ~The Murrietta and Espinoza families. Jeannette, Roger, Lydia (Julie) and Ricky. ♡
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My deepest condolences to family of Candelaria! May her soul Rest In Peace!
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Condolences to the Sandoval familia. May God give you the strength during this difficult time.
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Leonard and family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beautiful mother. May God's love comfort you during this sad and difficult time. God bless.
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Our Most sincere condolences, may she Rest In Peace. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love, your prima, Louise “Louie” Jimenez, Juan Jimenez and family.
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Our most sincere and deepest condolences to you all. Know she has been born to eternal life. God's blessings to you.
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I was sad to hear the passing of my Tia Cande, may she Rest in the arms of Jesus for eternity. All of us have kept you all in prayer. God bless you guys with his peace, strength and love. We love you. Love, Gabe, Feliz and Damian Sandoval and my mom Laura and extended family.
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To the Sandoval family, may God’s peace be with all of your family in this time of deep sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Mrs. Sandoval.
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Sandoval and Rodriguez families. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the death of prima Cande. We have many fond memories of her from weddings, baptisms and first Holy Communions. She always attend all our family functions when she could, always lending a helping hand in the kitchen. We enjoyed visiting her when she was at Grandma Beroniz’s. May she now be at rest in the loving arms of our dear lord and savior. Praying that our lord will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.
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So sorry for your loss I have fond memories of my Aunt. Will be missed dearly.
Thank you my love. She will be truly missed. She's dancing in the sky with my dad and Johnny.
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This is to all my cousins in Chimayo New Mexico. Sorry about my Tia I'm glad I got to see her 2 years ago I love all of you and just remember when you think of my Tia she's resting in peace now no more pain no more suffering. I know it's hard but God will get you through this like he gets us through everything. I love you Lindy, Lucille, Leonard ,Julián. Tia is with your dad and Johnny dancing with the angels . Your cousin Marianne Rodriguez. Feel free to call me at 602-413-9473 cousin Marianne. Rest in peace Tia I love you with all my heart and soul.
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. She was a beautiful and kind loving woman. May she Rest In Peace! May God give you all strength during this sad time.
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Thank my beautiful friend and sister. Love you for always being there for me.
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Lorrie, I was so sad to hear of your Grandma's passing. Candie was such a sweet and beautiful lady and a very good friend of mine. We would always see each other at the dance back in the day when we were both young. I hadn't seen her in a while but she was still in my thoughts. May she rest in peace. May God give you the strength to cope with her loss. My prayers are with your family.
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