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Andy Sandoval Obituary
February 4, 1937 - December 14, 2020
Fresno, California - On Monday, December 14, 2020, Andy Gilbert Sandoval, loving father of four, passed away suddenly at Clovis Community Hospital at the age of 83.
Andy was born on February 4, 1937 in Glendale, AZ., the third of four boys, Henry, Manuel and Jim. At the age of 21, he married Carol Walls and they raised four children.
Andy worked for Red Triangle in the sale and delivery of propane in the central valley for over 30 years. He had a passion for collecting coins and Native American art, and was known for his infectious smile, friendly spirit and kind heart. Andy enjoyed his retirement more than he thought he would. His simple pleasures included feeding and watching the birds on his front lawn and eating a good meal at a local restaurant. He especially liked hearing about how his grandchildren were doing.
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Pablo, his mother, Maria, and his brother Manuel. He is survived by his four children, Andrew, Lisa, Stephen and Paul, grandchildren Shelby Sandoval, Sean Gessner, and Drew Sandoval, great-grandchildren Jaxon and Hunter, his brothers, Henry and Jim, his dear friend Marilyn Gentry, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Also, a very special thank you to his caregivers, Mercedes and Cindy, and the entire staff at Right At Home in Fresno, for making him so happy.
Due to COVID-19, funeral services will not be held. If you would like to share a memory or a tribute to Andy, please visit https://www.thecremationsociety.com/obituary/Andy-Sandoval. And if you wish to make a donation in Andy's name, please donate to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
We won't forget you, Dad.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andy Sandoval
5 Entries
Isabella Gingerich
January 19, 2021
He was my best friend. He always knew how to brighten up anyone’s day. He was a blessing on this earth
Frank Ramos
January 14, 2021
Sadly I see my Lincoln Elementryand Frank H. ball playground classmate. I recall they lived on Bardell St.next to the Huerta’s. His brother Went onto Jim Duval and the Gauchos pop band. good friend, memories and classmate at Lincoln school. I worked Washinton, DC at SBA and DoD. I never forgot my good years ans friends from Lincoln school.
My prayers are with you Andy.
Katherine
January 13, 2021
Andy was happy go lucky, kind in spirit and true gentleman. Heaven has gained one special angel. Deepest condolences to the family, he was a an especially kind person. Godspeed Andy.
Irene Padilla
January 9, 2021
My condolences to the Sandovol familymy cousins n a Rest In Peace tio I always thought of you n I drive by your home looking that way hoping I would see you , god bless you n now your resting with your brothers n sister also nephew creator received another angel with wings
Bubby Mravinac
January 5, 2021
This picture say's it all! He alway's had a smile on his face. He never came to the Quad Cities without a suitcase full of present's for us all. A great man who I know is leaving a large hole in many heart's. Rest in peace
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