Sanford Ray "Sandy" Ferguson Sr.

1941 - 2017

"Sandy" Sanford Ray Ferguson Sr.

Oxnard, CA

Sanford Ray Ferguson Sr., known fondly as "Sandy" to friends and family passed away peacefully at home February 13, 2017 at the age of 75. Sandy was the second child of four born to Joseph H. and Ella Mae Ferguson on October 4, 1941 in Clymer, PA. surviving siblings are Donald (Jo Anne) of WA, Patricia of TX, and Barbara (Daniel) of OH.

Sandy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mariola "Mary" of Oxnard, sons Sanford R. Ferguson Jr., Thomas M. (Melissa) of Horn Lake, MS. His beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved to the moon and back.

After high school Sandy joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Little did he know that the corps would influence the rest of his life. After proudly serving in the corps he went to work for the U.S. Navy at Point Mugu, CA. and Subic Bay, Philippines. He retired from Point Mugu in 2005 after 42 years in the computer field.

Sandy was a four time cancer survivor, first cancer diagnosed in 2005. He ultimately passed with metastasized esophageal cancer and pneumonia. Sandy donated his body to Science Care hoping for a cancer cure for all soon. "Semper fi" Sandy, we love you!

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations in Sandy's name to "ECCA" Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association.ecaware.org.

Our family is forever grateful for the loving care Sandy received over the years. Dr. Todd Yates and staff at St. Johns, Oxnard. Dr. Hermann, Dr. Lum, Dr. Rothschild, Dr. Arfaei, Dr. Soukiasian, only to name a few. Also, the kind and compassionate hospice care from Livingston Memorial.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am Friday, April 28th at St. Anthony's Church, Oxnard. Interment will follow with the military honor guard at Santa Clara Cemetery 2370 North H Street, Oxnard.