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Samuel Sandoval Obituary

SANDOVAL, Samuel F. - Born May 23, 1924 and passed away on September 8, 2005 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer at age 81. Devoted husband of Miguela Sandoval (deceased). Loving father of eight children: Carlos, Norma, Maria, Luis, Theresa, Sammy, Albert and Lilly. Cherished grandfather of 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Samuel was born in Tularosa, NM. He served in the US Navy. Retired from U.S. Civil Service and was employed as a machinist. Past grand knight of Council #2519 Knights of Columbus. The family would like to thank friends and all relatives; Kaiser Hospice team; and aunt Ruth Lopez and her daughters for their love and support. Friends may visit Sun., Sept. 11, 2005 4-9pm and are invited to attend a Vigil Service, Sun. 6:45pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave. D.C. A Funeral Mass be will celebrated Mon., Sept. 12, 2005 at 10am at Church of Visitacion, 655 Sunnydale Ave., San Francisco (Sunnydale Ave., Rutland St). Committal Service Skylawn Memorial Cemetery, San Mateo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to Meals on Wheels of SF, 1375 Fairfax Ave, SF, CA 94124 or Catholic Charities USA: (Hurricane Katrina Victims) (800) 919-9338.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2005.

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Joe Richards

September 13, 2005

The lost of a good man and I will miss our talks. May God be with Sam at this time. My heart and prayers go to the family. I was a very old friend.

Kathy Doane

September 13, 2005

September 13,2005



Norma, Mike,& Families,



We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences, prayers, and sympathy are with you all at this time. God will get you all through your loss. Pain goes away but you'll always have him in your heart and thoughts. Samuel is now at peace and no more pain or suffering he's free at last with God.......May Samuel rest in Peace ....



Lena, Jesse, & Kathy Doane

VERONICA SANDOVAL

September 12, 2005

AS I SAY GOOD-BYE TO MY UNCLE SAM, THERE ARE SO MANY MEMORIES. HOW HE LOVED LIFE AND LIVED IT TO THE FULLEST. EXPERIENCING THE GOOD AND MAKING THE BEST OF EVERY SITUATION. ALWAYS READY TO HELP, AND LISTENING TO WHOM EVER WAS IN NEED. A VERY COMPASSIONATE, VERY LOVING MAN. I WILL MISS HIS SENCE OF HUMOR. HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND I CRIED WHEN LEAVING HIM. SO TODAY IS ESPECIALLY SAD FOR ME. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND WANTED ONLY THE BEST FOR THEM. HE LOVED THE TOWN OF TULAROSA AND HE LOVED THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO. I'AM THANKFUL TO HAVE BEEN REAQUAINTED WITH MY UNCLE AND MY COUSINS AFTER HAVING BEEN AWAY, AND BLESSED TO HAVE SPENT TIME WITH THEM. I SEND MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND SHARE IN THE SORROW OF SUCH A LOSS. GOOD-BYE UNCLE SAMMY, YOU WILL BE TRUELY MISSED BY ALL THE LIVES YOU TOUCHED. MY YOU REST IN PEACE AND I SHALL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY.

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