Luis Garnica-Sandoval, 88, passed away on Friday September 4, 2015. He was living in Bothell with his wife of 45 years, Rojean Garnica. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He was born in a farming village in Laladera, Michoacan, Mexico in December of 1926. He was the son of Luis Garnica-Navarrete and Josepha Sandoval-Rios, the youngest of 14 children. He attended school in Zamora and Morelia, Michoacan and worked as a teacher in Mexico. He later worked in restaurant and janitorial businesses, but most importantly, he was a father and a good friend.
He is survived by his wife Rojean Garnica, his 11 children(Lupe, Jose Luis, Esperanza, Maria de los Angeles, Michael, Lowell, Luis, Pepa, Fred, Elisa and Rebecca), many grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister, and other members of the extended family. As a youth he enjoyed sports, and throughout his life he loved music, nature and visiting with others. He will be remembered for his amazing Mexican food, his sense of humor and his loving kindness to family and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday September 10, 2015 at 10am at the LDS church building in Bothell, at 19215 88th Ave NE, Bothell WA.
