Julian Angel Sandoval 65, peacefully passed away on June 3,
2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose and brother, Fr. Tomas
Amarillas. He is survived by his father, Julian; daughter, Monica
Sandoval-Ortiz and son, Julian Sandoval; his loving grandchildren, Daniel,
Ashley, Adrian, Julian and Brittany. He is also survived by his brother,
Edward (Irma) Sandoval and sisters, Edith (Dennis) Sandoval-Jantzen,
Stephanie and Felicia Sandoval; nephews, Joseph and Edward; nieces, Deserie
and Valerie.
Julian was an avid boxer and continued competitive amateur boxing
while in the military. He served in the 508th Airborne Infantry in 1962
where he served as a paratrooper in Panama. His commendations included
Expert Shot with M-1 Carbine, Parachute Badge and Good Conduct Medal. He was
honorably discharged in 1968.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing old favorite family
songs, and tending to his beautiful flower garden and lawn. Julian was very
friendly and he opened his heart to everyone.
The family wishes to express its profound gratitude to the kind and
caring members of the Hospice Family Care for their support during our time
of need.
Brother, we created and shared beautiful memories that will stay
with us forever. We cried together and told each other how much we loved and
cared for each other. We will miss you, but it gives us great comfort to
know that your pain has ended and you are now home with our mother and
brother.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192
S. Stone Ave., Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
[Note: Julian was apparently cremated and the location of his ashes are not
known] |