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Sandra Alford Obituary
SANDRA JO ALFORD
Oct. 5, 1934 - June 10, 2010
Sandra Jo Alford, age 75, passed away June 10th after her courageous battle with cancer for over two years.
Sandy was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She came to the Imperial Valley at age 17, where she met Michael Aaron Alford and married in 1953.
Sandy was a bank teller for over 30 years. She enjoyed volunteering for various causes over the years however she was most proud of being a "Pink Lady" for El Centro Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed being "Grandma" to six grandchildren and three great grand children, and aunt to her nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish. In her pastime, Sandy also enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends and walking.
Sandy was preceded in death by husband, Michael and sons Thomas Aaron and Michael Troy. Survivors include son Timothy Alford and Donna of Crestline, CA, Anthony Alford and Shelley of Vancouver, WA, Daughter Patricia Irene of El Centro, and Sister Cynthia Miller of Crestline, CA.
Services will be held June 19th, at St. Mary's Parish at 12 p.m.
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June 19, 2010
tim tony and patti just want you to know i am sorry to hear about your loss remember all the memories will always be in your hearts ,, our prayers go out for you holly and david
June 17, 2010
Patti & Greggory I am so sorry for your loss and wish i could be with you at this time, I am with you in thought and heart, Sandy was such a beautiful person..Love Ed, Chris, Daniel, Colton & Andrew..Yuma AZ
Heather Montoya
June 16, 2010
You are in our hearts forever. We love you Aunt Sandy and will miss you!!
Love Frankie,Heather,Samantha,Andrew Montoya
Ella Alloway
June 16, 2010
Alford family so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless your family at this time.
Christie (McAllaster) Martinez
June 16, 2010
Patty,
I'm sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special and kind person, she will be greatly missed.
Beverley Purdy
June 15, 2010
To, Tim. Tony, Patti & Cynthia,I am sorry for the emptiness you will feel having lost your mom and sister. She touched a lot of lives in a special way and made a difference to everyone that knew her. I have lots of good memories that I will never forget.
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