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Leonardo Sandoval, 77, of Superior, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Mountain Vista Medical Center, Mesa, AZ.
Leo was born on Sept. 2, 1934 in Pecos, New Mexico, the son of Manuel and Angelina (Apodaca) Sandoval.
Leo served in the US Army at a very young age. He retired from Magma Copper Company after 30 years as a framer. He then worked as a security guard for Department of Corrections following retirement from Magma Copper.
Leo loved his family very much and took great pride in the closeness of his family. He was very proud of all of his grandchildren. Leo was a huge Arizona Cardinals fan to the very end.
He was preceded in death by his son, Oscar Gonzales.
Leo is survived by his wife, Alice Sandoval; children, Sylvia (Robert) Villalobos, Nancy (Chris) Sanchez, Ronald (Sally) Gonzales, Bernice Gonzales, Cindy (Alfred) Villalobos, Leonard (Lucy) Sandoval, Melissa (David) Rabago and Christina (Raymond) Hernandez; brother, Ruben Sandoval; sister, Judy Garcia; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A Rosary will be recited for him on Thursday, Nov. 10, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.superiorfuneral.com.
September 2, 1934-November 4, 2011
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