With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Hope Sandoval.
Born in Fresno, California, on May 3, 1951, to Ramon and Lorenza Beltran, she gained her angel wings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 75 years young.
She met and married the love of her life, Jess Sandoval, in 1973, and began their life together in Madera Ranchos, raising their three daughters: Helena Tsuda, Michelle Sandoval, and Felicia Sandoval. While raising her family and caring for her home and family, she helped her husband with day-to-day operations at Belmont Welding. In her spare time, she enjoyed running into town to visit her family, whom she was extremely close with for such festivities as birthdays, holidays, family barbecues, or just because. Hope will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her welcoming spirit, and the joy she found in bringing everyone together.
She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, her oldest sister, Maria Carter, her brothers, Ray Beltran, Perfecto Beltran, Eulogio (Lofio) Beltran, and Joe (Indio) Beltran, and has one surviving brother, Leonard Beltran, currently residing in Fresno. Those who she is survived by are her husband, Jess; her daughter, Helena, and son-in-law, Kevin; her daughter, Michelle; and her daughter, Felicia, along with her grandchildren, Alexis, Monique, and Derek, and one great-granddaughter, Carla.
A Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720, on November 18, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720, on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 355 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93730, on November 19, 2026, at 10:00 am. A Graveside Service will take place at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706, on November 19, 2026, at 11:30 am.
We wish to thank everyone for their love and support during this time.
Family and friends are invited to view Hopie's legacy at http://www.whitehurstsullivan.com and write condolences.
Hope’s love, strength, and devotion to her family will remain in our hearts forever.
