Leeann Sandoval

Leeann Sandoval obituary, Espanola, NM

Leeann Sandoval

Leeann Sandoval Obituary

Visit the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory - Espanola website to view the full obituary.

It is with Great Sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved LeeAnn Sandoval 52, a resident of Velarde passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 7th, 2025,

 LeeAnn was a loving Mother, Companion, daughter, Sister, aunt, Sister-in law and friend. LeeAnn adored her children & grandchildren with everything she had, she loved spending time with them and loved them all so very much, especially her Baby Evan who was Nanas concentido. She loved spending time with the love of her life TJ , and going out cruising on his lowrider trucks . She loved jaming out to her favorite music, and singing karaoke with her kids, grandkids, and niece Genesis. Making sure that they all knew their Spanish music and her favorite 80s songs. Everything she did was for her family , and she really enjoyed their company. She was a very hard working woman and always made sure her kids had what they needed even as they grew older. LeeAnn worked for many years with the ohkay casino, and many years through Las Cumbres, where she formed bonds with her clients and their families. And was curently a care giver through the Givings program. 

LeeAnn is preceded in death by her Father Jose Florindo Sandoval; Sister Elaine Sandoval; Brothers Kenny and Joey Sandoval; Stepfather Leo Armijo; Grandfather Nicanor Lopez; Grandmother Alice Lopez; Grandchildren, Baby Johnny Martinez and Baby Angel Roybal. Brother in-law Arthur Martinez; Aunt Angela Lopez, Grampa Nicanor Lopez, Grama Alice Lopez, Aunt Debbie Romero, and Evelyn Gonzales and God Son Justin Martinez. Fathers to her Children Earl Martinez and Chris Roybal. LeeAnn is survived by her Companion Tj Gutierez; Children Jacob Roybal, Her Baby Mackie Roybal; Her One And Only Babygirl Tamara Martinez And Javon Martinez Who was Also Like a Son To Her; Grandchildren Evan, Earl, Missie, Azariah, Jailynn &, Brianna Roybal, and Adriana Flores; Mother- Lena Sandoval Sister-Melissa Armijo and (Michael), Brother Frankie Lopez (Juliet), and Nephew that was brought up like a brother Kevin Marinez (Ashley). Aunt Velma Camargo; Aunt Gloria Burciaga (Rumaldo); Uncle David Lopez, Nephew Jewelious Martinez (Alicia) and God Daughters Breanna Sanchez & Quianna Martinez. Step Daughter Saravena Armijo; her daughters Acazia and Avaya Armijo, who were raised like her grandchildren. Close Cousins Florence Sanchez and Melinda Serrano and Fabian Lopez. . Close Sister In Laws Jeanette Martinez; Close Niece who was like a Sister In Law Pamela Martinez Close Nephew who was like a Brother In Law Jeff Martinez. Special Friends; Patricia Velarde and PollyAnn Leyba. John and Geraldine Chacon who raised her like a daughter, Very Special Niece Genesis Sanchez and many other Nieces, Nephews and Friends. Pallbearers Evan & Earl Martinez. 

The Family Of LeeAnn Has Entrusted the Care of Their Loved One with DeVargas Funeral Home.

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DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory - Espanola

623 North Railroad Ave, Española, NM 87532

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