Maria Carmen Sandoval

Maria Carmen “Mama Carmen” Castro Rios will be remembered as a woman full of life, faith, and unwavering love. Known for her sass, humor, and kind heart, she had a way of making everyone feel welcomed and valued. Mama Carmen devoted her life to raising her children and helping raise some of her grandchildren, providing them with guidance, protection, and unconditional love. She opened her home and her heart to all—family, friends, and anyone who crossed her path—welcoming them as her own.

She was an avid walker and a devoted animal lover who found joy in caring for and being surrounded by her loyal companions. She enjoyed gardening, herding, watching animal documentaries, going on adventures with her family, and taking time to be pampered. She also loved cooking and feeding her loved ones, finding happiness in bringing people together through her meals. She found joy in life’s simple moments, always present and always ready to go without hesitation.

A woman of deep faith, her compassion and spirit touched many. Her legacy lives on through the love she gave so freely and in the lives she helped shape.

María Carmen “Mama Carmen” Castro Rios será recordada como una mujer llena de vida, fe y un amor incondicional. Conocida por su picardía, su sentido del humor y su gran corazón, tenía una manera especial de hacer que todos se sintieran bienvenidos y valorados. Mama Carmen dedicó su vida a criar a sus hijos y a ayudar a criar a algunos de sus nietos, brindándoles guía, protección y un amor sin límites. Abrió su hogar y su corazón a todos—familiares, amigos y cualquier persona que llegara a su vida—recibiéndolos como propios.

Era una caminante apasionada y una gran amante de los animales, encontrando alegría en cuidar y estar rodeada de sus fieles compañeros. Disfrutaba de la jardinería, el pastoreo, ver documentales de animales, vivir aventuras con su familia y también de consentirse. También le encantaba cocinar y alimentar a sus seres queridos, encontrando felicidad en reunir a las personas alrededor de su comida. Encontraba alegría en los momentos simples de la vida, siempre presente y siempre lista para ir sin dudarlo.

Mujer de profunda fe, su compasión y su espíritu tocaron a muchos. Su legado vive en el amor que dio tan libremente y en las vidas que ayudó a formar.

She has survived by her children and their spouses -Octavio Sandoval, Guadalupe Sandoval luz, Maria Dolores Sandoval, Francisco Guillen, Odon Sandoval Castro, Jose Sandoval Castro, Gregorio Sandoval Luz, Brenda Sandoval luz, Octavio Sandoval Luz, Rigoberto Sandoval Luz, Edgar Sandoval Luz, Diana Kharedi Guillen, Luigi Adrian Guillen, Isamar Sandoval Castro am Cristina Sandoval, Omar nonato Sr, Berta Nonato, Ana Sandoval, Isabelle Sandoval, Victoria Castro and family , Armando Castro y family Magda Hernández Luz and family and many more.

Her grandchildren, Vanesa Sandoval, Marisol Sandoval, Dehlia Carmen Sandoval, Marco Antonio Sandoval, Griselda Hernández, Edwardo Sandoval, Adamaris Sandoval, Antonio Sandoval, and Many more.

Her great grandchildren : Yadhira Sandoval, Alan Sandoval, Juliette Sandoval, Chelsea Nonato, Omar Jr Nonato, Janine Sandoval, Yahir Sandoval, Edgar Jayden Sandoval, Liam Andrew Sandoval, Jermey Sandoval, Axel Jesus, Wrenley Sandoval and many more.

Her friends: Edilberta y Francisco Guillen their family and many more.

Loved ones that left before her:

Her parents, Odon Castro and Ascension Rios Gallan. Her husband, Gregorio Sandoval Perez. Her daughter, Adela Sandoval Castro. Her siblings: Fidel Castro Rios, Guadencio Castro Rios, Ascension Castro Rios, Eufrosina Castro Rios, Guillerma Castro Rios, Mercedes Castro Rios, Maria Jesus Castro Rios, Gregoria Castro Rios. Additionally, her loyal companion: Pee Wee.