Oscar Luis Sandoval

1933 - 2025

Oscar Luis Sandoval, age 92, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Clovis, NM. Rosary will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm with a Memorial Mass to follow at 2:30 pm, with Father Franklin Iwuagwu officiating at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 921 North Merriwether Street. Burial will be held in Del Rio Memorial Park, Highway 90 East Del Rio, TX, at a later date.
Mr. Sandoval was born on July 16, 1933, in Laredo, TX to Arturo Sandoval and Feliz (Cantú) Sandoval. They were the first parents in Laredo to have all three sons proudly serve in the Military. He married Margaret "Peggy" Ann Axford on October of 1974 in England. Mr. Sandoval retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service and retired from Civil Service in 1998 from Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM. Mr. Sandoval enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, and cooking for friends and family.
He is survived by his daughters Josie Swecker (Bill) Midland, GA. Dora Upchurch, Watkinsville, GA. Stepchildren Cheryl Keeler (Gary) Phoenix, AZ, Patty Sandoval, Savannah, GA, and Javier Sandoval, Centerville, GA. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 24 nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sandoval was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Ann Axford, parents; Arturo Sandoval and Feliz (Cantú) Sandoval, siblings; Arturo Sandoval, Dolores Sanchez, Lilia Barrera, Jose R. Sandoval, and Beatriz Martinez.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a community food bank or a Catholic charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.