Guillermo Sandoval

Memo was born November 11th, 1932, in Acatic, Jalisco Mexico to Manuel Sandoval Almaraz and Sara Sanchez Anaya. He lived in Acatic until he immigrated to the United States in 1955.

A year later, he returned to Acatic to marry the love of his life, Francisca ‘Pachita’ Alvarado De La Mora on January 4th,1956. Shortly after his wedding, Memo went back to the United States and worked tirelessly until he was able to send for his wife. Memo and Pachita would go on to have four children: France Sandoval Shimabukuro, Sarah Grace Sandoval, William Sandoval, and Alberto Sergio Sandoval.

Memo had a very strong work ethic and sacrificed throughout his entire life to provide the best for his family. He worked in fields and factories for many years until he was hired by Pepsi. Memo was so proud of his work at Pepsi that he jokingly banned Coca-Cola beverages from our house. He even taught his eldest granddaughter her first word which was, of course, “Pepsi”.

Memo loved spending time with his family, friends and volunteering his time at Our Lady of the Pillar Church. Memo also walked in a community Del Camino Neocatecumenal first Spanish at St Barbara's.

He had many hobbies which included: home improvement projects, going to South Coast Auction, watching soccer (favorite team Atlas), watching the NASA channel, and nature scenes on YouTube. He had a great sense of humor, a trait which we all inherited. He loved telling jokes, riddles, pranks, and was always amused by hiding plates of food from his family when their backs were turned.

Guillermo dedicated his life to his family, friends, and community. Though he has transitioned from this world, his spirit will live on forever within all of us.

Memo is survived by his wife, Francisca ‘Pachita’ Sandoval, their four children: France Sandoval Shimabukuro, Sarah Grace Sandoval, William Sandoval, Alberto Sergio Sandoval and his daughter-in-law, Nanci Sandoval.

Twelve grandchildren: Leah M. Shimabukuro, Ashley L. Shimabukuro, April D. Shotwell, Elena M. Miller, MiKeila E. Puentes, Benjamin I. Miller-Sandoval, Kinsey F Sandoval, Jenelle H Sandoval, Chelsea R. Alsdorf, Trudy E. Shourt, and Everett G. Shourt. Beloved granddaughter, Greta R. Shourt preceded him into heaven.

Five grandsons-in-law: Shane Wilson, Patrick O’Rourke, Facundo Puentes, Michael Alsdorf and Aaron Walker.

Nine great-grandchildren: Faye F. Shimabukuro, David J.J. Maillet, Luna Wilson Shimabukuro, Ezra-Guillermo Wilson Shimabukuro, Kenya V. Puentes, Kaylee R. Shourt, Lila R Shourt, Teddy W. Shourt, Rio W. Shourt.

As well as his siblings, Manuel Sandoval, Rigoberto Sandoval, Saul Sandoval, Sarah Sandoval, Noemi Sandoval, Edith Sandoval, Sonia Sandoval and his stepmother, Maria Sandoval.

Rosary

Tuesday, September 7th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Waverly Chapel

Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary

1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Mass

Wednesday, September 8th from 10:30am-11:30am at

Our Lady of the Pillar Church

1622 W 6th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Burial

Wednesday, September 8th from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Fairhaven Memorial Park

1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Reception

Wednesday, September 8th from 2:00pm-5:00pm in the Santa Monica Hall across from Our Lady of the Pillar Church

1622 W 6th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Misa: Miercoles, 8 de Septiembre desde las 10:30am-11:30am en la Iglesias del Pilar 1622 W 6th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Entierro: Miercoles, 8 de Septiembre de 12:00pm-1:00pm en Fairhaven Memorial Park 1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Recepcion: Miercoles, 8 de Septiembre de 2:00pm-5:00pm en El salon, Santa Monica, crusando la Iglesias del Pilar 1622 W 6th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Sandoval family.