Jose Eloy Sandoval

Chief Petty Officer Boatswain Mate, José Eloy Sandoval passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at the age of 92, in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by his loving family. “Eloy” (as he was called) was born in Raton NM, served duty in Japan during World War II, returning to Raton, NM to finish his high school education, while meeting his sweetheart Betty, whom he later married. Moving to Albuquerque he worked as a mechanical draftsman on Kirtland AFB until his retirement. After his discharge from the Navy he dedicated his service to the U.S. Naval Reserve. His friends and family knew him as a legend of caring, dignity, dedication, warmth, brilliance, generosity, giftedness, ancestral wisdom, and open-hearted welcome. He was an avid woodworker, leaving us with many handmade artifacts. His shared knowledge of automobiles has left a legacy in his family.

Devoted and dedicated to family, country, and church he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty L. Sandoval; his sister, Maria Luisa Jaramillo; and his children, Daniel E. Sandoval, John W. Sandoval and wife Nancy L. Spencer,  Karen L. Sandoval, Sandy L. Floyd and husband Robert Floyd. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Stanley Sandoval, Sally Sandoval, Maya Allen, Daniel Floyd, Jared Floyd, Alan Floyd, Whitney Floyd; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Eloy will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH – Lomas. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 2:15 p.m.