Sandra was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of Angel and Angela Valentin. She was survived by her husband Pedro Leyva, her two daughters Monica Paris and Belkys Leyva, three stepchildren Josefa, Peter and Miguel Leyva, grandchildren Amaya, Mikaela and Angel Paris, and step-grandchildren PJ, Alex, Elena, Julian, Mireya and Aiden Leyva. She was predeceased by her brother Angel L Valentin Jr.
The funeral service will be held at 11am at the Co-Cathedral of St Thomas More at 900 W Tennessee St Tallahassee, Fl. on January 4, 2020.