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Joseph A. Sandoval
AUBURN - Joseph A. Sandoval, 81 of Auburn, IL passed away Monday April 30, 2012 at his residence.
Joe was born July 24, 1930 in Albuquerque, NM, a son of A.C. and Lillian (Baca) Sandoval. Joe married Mary K. Moore Feb. 13, 1960 in Virden, IL. Joe was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran serving in Korea and was a member and past commander of the Springfield Navy Club and retired in 1991 from the State of IL Dept. of Transportation Bridge Office.
Joe is survived by his wife Mary K. Sandoval and his son Robert J. (DorLisa) Sandoval both of Auburn, IL sisters, Sister Lela Sandoval of Cincinnati, OH, Anna (Gerald) Shinville of Morris, IL and Betty (Gerald) Campbell of Wichita Falls, TX, brothers, Charles Sandoval of Albuquerque, NM, Kenneth (Mary) Sandoval of Lomita, CA, John (Marcella) Sandoval of Santa Fe, NM and Peter (Joanna) Sandoval of Las Cruces, NM and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Auburn, IL with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at Holy Cross Parish, Auburn, IL with Father Christopher House officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, IL. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Parish or to Donor's Choice. Please visit calvert-ferry funeralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.
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Gayle & Fred Fickas
May 3, 2012
Mary Kay, I am sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
Linda Manes
May 2, 2012
Mrs. Sandoval and family, it was my pleasure to work in the Bridge Office with Joe. In fact, when the great ice storm of 1978 hit and the entire city lost power, Joe came with a flashlight and rescued me from a pitch black ladies room! He was a nice man, and a terric co-worker. God Bless.
Dulany and Pat (Saladino) Sriner
May 2, 2012
Mary K,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this time of bereavement.
Sincere sympathy,
Patti Nossem
May 2, 2012
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. You guys were always the highlight of my mondays at the Chesapeake. I cared for Joe very much. Please let us know if you need anything. With deep love, Patti
Bobbie Berola
May 2, 2012
To the Sandoval Family, We are sorry for the loss of Joe. What a fun fellow he was, very witty and clever. We too, enjoyed always seeing him at the Auburn FB games.........He was a nice guy. Tony and Bobbie Berola, Auburn
Paul and Ginger Case
May 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
linda Pfeiffer
May 2, 2012
Robert, I am sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. It has been a long time since I have seen you but my prayers are with you. I lost my son, Johnny in January and Mom in February. It has been hard times but with faith and prayer you can get through this... Linda Pfeiffer
May 2, 2012
Mary, we are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Frank and Joe were good friends at the bridge office for many years.
Frank and Virginia Mercado
Ed Madaus
May 2, 2012
About 4 or 5 years ago an older guy was standing nearby watching a high school football game in Auburn. We talked and joked a bit and everyone was happy to see him the following week where we talked and laughed some more. Old Joe (our nickname for him) became one of our sideline gang. He'd ride to away games with us and we'd always save him his spot on the fence at home games. Your day was always better when Joe was a part of it. His sense of humor was fantastic and his zest for life inspiring. We will miss you Old Joe.
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