Otilia Sandoval, 84, a resident of Cordova NM passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ricardo and Benita Lopez, her husband Ramon Romero and her two brothers Victoriaño Reynolds and Larry Lopez. She is also preceded by her father and mother in law Nabor and Octaviana Romero, brothers and sisters in law; Nabor, Joe, Isabro, Filimon, Ernestina Romero, Cora Sandoval and Cristobal Ortiz,.
She is survived by her children; Judy Montoya (Gerald) of Alcalde, Rose Walker (Charles) of Bosque Farms, Arnold Romero (Petrita) of Cordova, Jessica Romero (Mark) of Cordova and Connie Romero of Cordova. Otilia and Ramon were blessed with fifteen grandchildren; Patricia, Gerald Jr, Lucas, Amanda, Anthony, Quinten, Kaycee, Alex, Daniel, Sonya, Benita, Nicole, Nathan,Cynthia and Melanie, twenty great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters Sabinita Ortiz, Nora Serrano (Delfido) and one brother Eurgencio Lopez (Orlinda), sisters in law; Oclides Romero, Patsy Lopez and Neri Reynolds and a very close friends Yolanda Martinez and Adela Mendez.
Otilia (grandma Tillie) was a caring, generous woman and strong in faith. She had many hobbies including wood carving, baking, canning, studying the bible and shopping. Her family and friends knew her as a selfless woman who would always lend a helping hand.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Christus St. Vincent’s emergency room for the wonderful care they took with our mother/grandmother during her brief time there.
We would also to thank Jessica Jaramillo and the staff of the DeVargas Funeral Home for the care and attention that was given during this time.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered support during this challenging time.
A public visitation will begin on Friday March 7, 2025, at 5:00 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 6:00 pm at DeVargas Funeral Home. Otilia will be buried on Saturday March 8, 2025 at the Cordova Catholic Cemetery at 12pm.
The family of Otilia Sandoval has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley 505-747-7477.
Friday, March 7, 2025
5:00 - 6:00 pm (Mountain time)
DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Friday, March 7, 2025
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DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Starts at 12:00 pm (Mountain time)
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