Herman Sanchez Sandoval

Our beloved Dad and Grandpa, Herman Sanchez Sandoval, passed away on August 7, 2025. He was born in Snowflake, AZ on June 2, 1931, to Felix and Nancy Sandoval. He was greeted by the loving arms of his “Honey,” Charlotte, his son, Herman Jr., and great, great granddaughter, Aubree who had preceded him in death. He leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Sean Martinez, son David Sandoval, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren, 2 brothers (Nick and Jimmy) and a sister (Vera Padilla). He was immensely proud to be an American! He enlisted into the United States Army at the age of 14 years old, serving in Europe. After serving, he returned to McNary where he met the love of his life, Charlotte. He worked at the McNary sawmill and continued to work in the lumber business at O’Malley’s and Sylvie’s until his retirement. Herman was an avid sportsman and loved to watch his Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals play. He lived to spoil his grandkids with their favorite treats, grandpabucks (coffee), tortillas, and his famous pot of beans. During his retirement, he worked for Garcia’s Las Avenidas and loved to chat with everyone. It was the highlight of his day. He loved to talk about the good old days of McNary, especially to his family. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.

A visitation will be held at the Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, located at 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, on August 21, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A rosary will follow at the same location from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The funeral mass will take place at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031, on August 22, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392, on August 22, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.