Benjamin M. Sandoval, age 75, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1933 to Francisco (Frank) and Lucia Sandoval in Galisteo, NM. The second oldest of 14 children, he grew up in Galisteo and graduated from Stanley High School in 1951.
He came to Santa Fe where he met and married Cecelia Valdez on April 30, 1956. He worked at the New Mexico State Highway Department for 30 years; he retired in July 1986.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Cecelia (1936-1999); brother Fidel Sandoval; parents, Frank and Lucia Sandoval; in-laws Manuel and Azucena Valdez; and a very close uncle Celestino Mora, who thought of him as a brother. He is survived by daughters: Margaret S. Trujillo, Anna M. Sandoval, Bernadette and Diana Sandoval; sons: David, Steve and Antonio; granddaughters: Jennifer Michelle Trujillo and Lucia Azucena Sandoval. He also is survived by sisters: Connie Valencia and the late Mike Valencia, MaryLou Baca and husband Pat, JoAnn Rodgers and husband Ray, Stella Maestas and husband David, Pilar Anaya and husband Hilario, Gloria Durham and husband Lee; brothers: Rudy and wife Cecilia, Anastacio and wife Libby, Frank and wife Doris, George and wife Marie, Joe Sandoval and Fred Sandoval; sisters in-law: Eleanor (Dollie) and Ted Mondragon, Rosalie and the late Hilario Romero Jr., Rita and husband Gilbert Romero; brothers in-law: Ray and Josie Valdez, Richard and Aline Valdez, the late Carlos and Barbara Valdez, and the late Fernando Valdez; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.
Ben had many passions, but his greatest was his love of music, and as a musician his playing was loved by many. He especially enjoyed listening to Mariachi music. He was a longtime member of La Sociedad de San Jose at Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Catholic Church in Galisteo, NM. A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4 to 5 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 26, 2009, 7 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with interment to follow at the Galisteo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600.
Obituary published in the Santa Fe New Mexican online
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=124553968
His family honored him with a 30-day Mass and gratitude published to http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=125219418
Benjamin M. Sandoval 30 Day Mass Thank You
The family of Benjamin M. Sandoval thanks the many families, friends and well wishers for the tremendous outpouring of support during the recent and sudden loss of our father and grandfather, who was also a wonderful brother, uncle and loving husband as well as friend and colleague to many. The generous donations of food and drink, offers of assistance, attendance at the various services and other kind gestures demonstrate just how loved and respected our Dad and Grandpa was and always will be, and how he touched the lives of so many - not just his immediate family, but his extended family, friends, acquaintances and former colleagues. We would like to extend our thanks to all who assisted us through this difficult time including: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center staff, as well as all who participated in making for such lovely services for our father and grandfather including: Berardinelli Funeral Home, St. Anne Catholic Church staff, Father Leo Ortiz, Deacons Ralph Vigil and Enrique Montoya, Joe Valdez for the beautiful eulogy, Freddy Chavez, Mel & John Gallegos for the inspiring music, Santa Fe County Commissioner Mike Anaya and the Anaya family, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department, Roger and Debbie Hunter, The Cisneros, Gonzalez and Martinez families, The Flying Tortilla and staff and the Galisteo Catholic Cemetery and staff.
Pallbearers: Rick Anaya, Bill Baca, Gabriel Romero, Jerome Sandoval, Leroy Sandoval and Joseph Valdez.
The family invites you to a 30-day Mass at 6 p.m. on March 22, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Dad and Grandpa, there isn't a day that goes by that you are not missed by all of us. We love you today, tomorrow and always. We know you are happy and at peace now that you are in Heaven with your beloved wife, our Mom and Grandma. Benjamin M. Sandoval Family
He came to Santa Fe where he met and married Cecelia Valdez on April 30, 1956. He worked at the New Mexico State Highway Department for 30 years; he retired in July 1986.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Cecelia (1936-1999); brother Fidel Sandoval; parents, Frank and Lucia Sandoval; in-laws Manuel and Azucena Valdez; and a very close uncle Celestino Mora, who thought of him as a brother. He is survived by daughters: Margaret S. Trujillo, Anna M. Sandoval, Bernadette and Diana Sandoval; sons: David, Steve and Antonio; granddaughters: Jennifer Michelle Trujillo and Lucia Azucena Sandoval. He also is survived by sisters: Connie Valencia and the late Mike Valencia, MaryLou Baca and husband Pat, JoAnn Rodgers and husband Ray, Stella Maestas and husband David, Pilar Anaya and husband Hilario, Gloria Durham and husband Lee; brothers: Rudy and wife Cecilia, Anastacio and wife Libby, Frank and wife Doris, George and wife Marie, Joe Sandoval and Fred Sandoval; sisters in-law: Eleanor (Dollie) and Ted Mondragon, Rosalie and the late Hilario Romero Jr., Rita and husband Gilbert Romero; brothers in-law: Ray and Josie Valdez, Richard and Aline Valdez, the late Carlos and Barbara Valdez, and the late Fernando Valdez; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.
Ben had many passions, but his greatest was his love of music, and as a musician his playing was loved by many. He especially enjoyed listening to Mariachi music. He was a longtime member of La Sociedad de San Jose at Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Catholic Church in Galisteo, NM. A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4 to 5 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 26, 2009, 7 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with interment to follow at the Galisteo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600.
Obituary published in the Santa Fe New Mexican online
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=124553968
His family honored him with a 30-day Mass and gratitude published to http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=125219418
Benjamin M. Sandoval 30 Day Mass Thank You
The family of Benjamin M. Sandoval thanks the many families, friends and well wishers for the tremendous outpouring of support during the recent and sudden loss of our father and grandfather, who was also a wonderful brother, uncle and loving husband as well as friend and colleague to many. The generous donations of food and drink, offers of assistance, attendance at the various services and other kind gestures demonstrate just how loved and respected our Dad and Grandpa was and always will be, and how he touched the lives of so many - not just his immediate family, but his extended family, friends, acquaintances and former colleagues. We would like to extend our thanks to all who assisted us through this difficult time including: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center staff, as well as all who participated in making for such lovely services for our father and grandfather including: Berardinelli Funeral Home, St. Anne Catholic Church staff, Father Leo Ortiz, Deacons Ralph Vigil and Enrique Montoya, Joe Valdez for the beautiful eulogy, Freddy Chavez, Mel & John Gallegos for the inspiring music, Santa Fe County Commissioner Mike Anaya and the Anaya family, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department, Roger and Debbie Hunter, The Cisneros, Gonzalez and Martinez families, The Flying Tortilla and staff and the Galisteo Catholic Cemetery and staff.
Pallbearers: Rick Anaya, Bill Baca, Gabriel Romero, Jerome Sandoval, Leroy Sandoval and Joseph Valdez.
The family invites you to a 30-day Mass at 6 p.m. on March 22, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Dad and Grandpa, there isn't a day that goes by that you are not missed by all of us. We love you today, tomorrow and always. We know you are happy and at peace now that you are in Heaven with your beloved wife, our Mom and Grandma. Benjamin M. Sandoval Family
Benjamin M. Sandoval, age 75, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1933 to Francisco (Frank) and Lucia Sandoval in Galisteo, NM. The second oldest of 14 children, he grew up in Galisteo and graduated from Stanley High School in 1951.
He came to Santa Fe where he met and married Cecelia Valdez on April 30, 1956. He worked at the New Mexico State Highway Department for 30 years; he retired in July 1986.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Cecelia (1936-1999); brother Fidel Sandoval; parents, Frank and Lucia Sandoval; in-laws Manuel and Azucena Valdez; and a very close uncle Celestino Mora, who thought of him as a brother. He is survived by daughters: Margaret S. Trujillo, Anna M. Sandoval, Bernadette and Diana Sandoval; sons: David, Steve and Antonio; granddaughters: Jennifer Michelle Trujillo and Lucia Azucena Sandoval. He also is survived by sisters: Connie Valencia and the late Mike Valencia, MaryLou Baca and husband Pat, JoAnn Rodgers and husband Ray, Stella Maestas and husband David, Pilar Anaya and husband Hilario, Gloria Durham and husband Lee; brothers: Rudy and wife Cecilia, Anastacio and wife Libby, Frank and wife Doris, George and wife Marie, Joe Sandoval and Fred Sandoval; sisters in-law: Eleanor (Dollie) and Ted Mondragon, Rosalie and the late Hilario Romero Jr., Rita and husband Gilbert Romero; brothers in-law: Ray and Josie Valdez, Richard and Aline Valdez, the late Carlos and Barbara Valdez, and the late Fernando Valdez; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.
Ben had many passions, but his greatest was his love of music, and as a musician his playing was loved by many. He especially enjoyed listening to Mariachi music. He was a longtime member of La Sociedad de San Jose at Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Catholic Church in Galisteo, NM. A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4 to 5 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 26, 2009, 7 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with interment to follow at the Galisteo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600.
Obituary published in the Santa Fe New Mexican online
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=124553968
His family honored him with a 30-day Mass and gratitude published to http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=125219418
Benjamin M. Sandoval 30 Day Mass Thank You
The family of Benjamin M. Sandoval thanks the many families, friends and well wishers for the tremendous outpouring of support during the recent and sudden loss of our father and grandfather, who was also a wonderful brother, uncle and loving husband as well as friend and colleague to many. The generous donations of food and drink, offers of assistance, attendance at the various services and other kind gestures demonstrate just how loved and respected our Dad and Grandpa was and always will be, and how he touched the lives of so many - not just his immediate family, but his extended family, friends, acquaintances and former colleagues. We would like to extend our thanks to all who assisted us through this difficult time including: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center staff, as well as all who participated in making for such lovely services for our father and grandfather including: Berardinelli Funeral Home, St. Anne Catholic Church staff, Father Leo Ortiz, Deacons Ralph Vigil and Enrique Montoya, Joe Valdez for the beautiful eulogy, Freddy Chavez, Mel & John Gallegos for the inspiring music, Santa Fe County Commissioner Mike Anaya and the Anaya family, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department, Roger and Debbie Hunter, The Cisneros, Gonzalez and Martinez families, The Flying Tortilla and staff and the Galisteo Catholic Cemetery and staff.
Pallbearers: Rick Anaya, Bill Baca, Gabriel Romero, Jerome Sandoval, Leroy Sandoval and Joseph Valdez.
The family invites you to a 30-day Mass at 6 p.m. on March 22, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Dad and Grandpa, there isn't a day that goes by that you are not missed by all of us. We love you today, tomorrow and always. We know you are happy and at peace now that you are in Heaven with your beloved wife, our Mom and Grandma. Benjamin M. Sandoval Family
He came to Santa Fe where he met and married Cecelia Valdez on April 30, 1956. He worked at the New Mexico State Highway Department for 30 years; he retired in July 1986.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Cecelia (1936-1999); brother Fidel Sandoval; parents, Frank and Lucia Sandoval; in-laws Manuel and Azucena Valdez; and a very close uncle Celestino Mora, who thought of him as a brother. He is survived by daughters: Margaret S. Trujillo, Anna M. Sandoval, Bernadette and Diana Sandoval; sons: David, Steve and Antonio; granddaughters: Jennifer Michelle Trujillo and Lucia Azucena Sandoval. He also is survived by sisters: Connie Valencia and the late Mike Valencia, MaryLou Baca and husband Pat, JoAnn Rodgers and husband Ray, Stella Maestas and husband David, Pilar Anaya and husband Hilario, Gloria Durham and husband Lee; brothers: Rudy and wife Cecilia, Anastacio and wife Libby, Frank and wife Doris, George and wife Marie, Joe Sandoval and Fred Sandoval; sisters in-law: Eleanor (Dollie) and Ted Mondragon, Rosalie and the late Hilario Romero Jr., Rita and husband Gilbert Romero; brothers in-law: Ray and Josie Valdez, Richard and Aline Valdez, the late Carlos and Barbara Valdez, and the late Fernando Valdez; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.
Ben had many passions, but his greatest was his love of music, and as a musician his playing was loved by many. He especially enjoyed listening to Mariachi music. He was a longtime member of La Sociedad de San Jose at Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Catholic Church in Galisteo, NM. A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4 to 5 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 26, 2009, 7 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with interment to follow at the Galisteo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600.
Obituary published in the Santa Fe New Mexican online
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=124553968
His family honored him with a 30-day Mass and gratitude published to http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sandoval&pid=125219418
Benjamin M. Sandoval 30 Day Mass Thank You
The family of Benjamin M. Sandoval thanks the many families, friends and well wishers for the tremendous outpouring of support during the recent and sudden loss of our father and grandfather, who was also a wonderful brother, uncle and loving husband as well as friend and colleague to many. The generous donations of food and drink, offers of assistance, attendance at the various services and other kind gestures demonstrate just how loved and respected our Dad and Grandpa was and always will be, and how he touched the lives of so many - not just his immediate family, but his extended family, friends, acquaintances and former colleagues. We would like to extend our thanks to all who assisted us through this difficult time including: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center staff, as well as all who participated in making for such lovely services for our father and grandfather including: Berardinelli Funeral Home, St. Anne Catholic Church staff, Father Leo Ortiz, Deacons Ralph Vigil and Enrique Montoya, Joe Valdez for the beautiful eulogy, Freddy Chavez, Mel & John Gallegos for the inspiring music, Santa Fe County Commissioner Mike Anaya and the Anaya family, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department, Roger and Debbie Hunter, The Cisneros, Gonzalez and Martinez families, The Flying Tortilla and staff and the Galisteo Catholic Cemetery and staff.
Pallbearers: Rick Anaya, Bill Baca, Gabriel Romero, Jerome Sandoval, Leroy Sandoval and Joseph Valdez.
The family invites you to a 30-day Mass at 6 p.m. on March 22, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Dad and Grandpa, there isn't a day that goes by that you are not missed by all of us. We love you today, tomorrow and always. We know you are happy and at peace now that you are in Heaven with your beloved wife, our Mom and Grandma. Benjamin M. Sandoval Family
Inscription
BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER
"I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee (Fan)" -- Joe Dimaggio
Gravesite Details
Headstone etched with a guitar centered on the exterior of Yankee Stadium. Next to his date of birth is a round image of Sandoval in his Yankee's jacket and cap; a baseball is on the right, next to his death date.
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