SANDOVAL, Irene Regina

(Maiden Name: Medina)

Irene Regina Sandoval, 66, passed away on June 16, 2003 in Mesa, Arizona after a long illness. She was Born June 12, 1937 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Samual and Selfa Medina who preceeded her in death.

Also preceeded in death by her husband Juan "Sonny", her son Rodney Rivera, sister Yvonne Tagel, brother Rudy Medina, brother-in-law Ray Ruybal.

Survived by sister Martha Ruybal of Gilbert, AZ; son and daughter-in-law Ernie & Loretta Rivera of San Leandro, Calif; Shirley Nevel of Oakland, Calif; Alex Rivera of Martinez, Calif; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces & nephews.

Final resting place will be at Houston National Cemetery in Texas. A celebration of her life will be held by her family at a later date in Newark, Calif.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for making her final days comfortable. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hopsice of Valley. 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ. 85014

Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/18/2003.

Posted by Karen on February 11, 2010

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