\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n NICK L. SANDOVAL, 48, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 following an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix T. Sandoval; grandparents, Felix and Louise Sandoval and aunt, Angelita “Lita” Rodriguez. Nick was a jack of all trades and loved to travel extensively. He loved computer and electronics and was a self proclaimed gourmet cook. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his mother, Cori M. Shannon of Las Vegas, NM; brother, Mark M. Sandoval of CA; aunt, Genevieve Martinez of Española and numerous other loving relatives and friends. Cremation is being planned. Services are pending. The Sandoval family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. \r\n