Hey man, I know you’re not gonna see this but I know your family will and I’m speaking like if I were to be speaking to you. I miss you, bro. I really do. I miss you a lot. I went to AHS with you your last year. I would’ve never known that this was gonna happen. I wish I would’ve dab you up a little bit longer. I wish you would’ve taught me more graffiti and I love you a lot, bro and I know this isn’t a lot, but just know no matter what happens I will always stick up for your name. you were always the funniest dude always cracked the best jokes. You would literally have me in tears because how funny you would be. Love you a lot bro.. LLJ

I miss and love you Jovin. Your tags are still on my desk and my heart drops every time I look at them. You were extremely smart, and you had so much love to give in your heart. You were very vulnerable around me, and you told me about how hurt you were deep down, and that hurt me. Rest well, you will be remembered

I met Jovin when I was in middle school and he was a bit younger- everyday for 2-3 summers we played football outside. Always such a fun kid to be around. He came to my door almost every day to ask to play. It was such an innocent time and brings back fantastic memories. I haven’t gotten to see him in years and it breaks my heart to see such a kind soul go so soon. My favorite memory of Jovin was how he was telling me that he went to church for the first time. He was so happy and full of life and he told me the message he received from that Sunday and it will comfort me at night knowing that one day I might get to play football with him one more time. God rest his soul.

Im sorry to the loved ones of Alec and his family im deeply saddened by your loss i knew Alec for years and spoke on decent occasion I remember him to be very humorous aswell as outspoken. He was a good guy ive also lost someone very suddenly who was taken very soon and I can tell you that the price we pay for someone we trully love and cherish is grief of their loss  for only we be sad had we known them had them in our lives and brought joy to one each other ever happened Freind/Classmate -Randy Cash Werts

I remember meeting Jovin for the first time back at Spect Elementary School and thinking to myself self this guy is crazy he was always hyper and very energetic but the more I got to know him through middle school I’d grown to like him as a person, and I had known his sister jojo for a while before him too and she’s such a sweet person and I will love her and her family always they are all amazing people. But what happened to Jovin is horrible and he should have lived longer.RIP Jovin. We will all miss you!

Jovin was a student of mine when he was in 2nd-4th grade at Specht Elementary. I taught with Mrs, Freund. He was a very sweet kid and I am devastated to hear this. I am sending many prayers to your family. God bless. Tiffany Rihn

I remember meeting Jovin in the Libary one day, funny enough i remember him talking some crap to me and we ended up having a little scuffle, but after that day me and jovin would always hangout in the library, facetime or be playing a game of fortnite. We both were into cars alot and anytime we talked we would always be talking cars, he was so smart about all things mechanic and taught me a lot. Our friendship drifted but the things he taught me will stay with me. Jovin had a good heart and he will be missed. rest easy bro

Im so sorry for your loss jovin didn’t deserve what happened to him i think about him everyday day its just so heartbreaking even though me a jovin werent the closest. I hope the police do everything in their power to find out who did this so they can get their time. Rest in peace sweet soul.💔

me and max are gonna run the fade in your honor since im not getting that rematch with you anymore, i know youll be watching us and i know your probably not rooting for me to win but i hope your happy wherever you are now

rest easy jovin... that pizza u gave me was rly good

Jovie, I wish you peace as you’re laid to rest. All my memories of  home always have your laughter around them and those big puppy eyes.  I’m so sorry you’re gone Jovie. You will always be in our thoughts and keeping you alive through stories and memories. Glad to call you my little brother, love you man.

Jovin,
Have fun up there—that’s how I’ll always remember you.
My family and I remember you with great fondness. You lived behind us, and I can still picture you talking to my boys through the wooden fence, always stopping to say hello. Those simple moments meant more than you probably knew.
Our youngest son was lucky to call you a friend. You were the first boy who ever came over specifically to see him, and I remember what a big moment that was for our family. We were proud that someone as kind, respectful, and genuine as you was part of his life.
You always carried yourself with kindness, warmth, and respect. Those are the things people remember, and those are the things I will never forget about you.
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with our family. Though your time here was far too short, your impact remains. The memories you gave us still live on, and so do you—in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved you.
Rest easy, Jovin. You will be missed, remembered, and loved always. ❤️

To the Sandoval Family, I hope yall find peace and comfort. I know Jovin went to a better place, he was amazing at drawing even though he didnt show it much. And he wasnt perfect, but who is in this world. He was overall a good person with great intentions despite his flaws, and was an amazing friend to the ones who knew him. May he find peace

Rest in peace Jovin. I’m so glad we got to meet and you’re one of the most kindest and funniest people ever. All our memories together were so special like when you got around 4 apple pies because they ran out of mcflurrys or when you got annoyed that me and jojo ate all the pizza. I’m gonna miss you walking into jojos room and talking to me about the most random things ever and then randomly sharing your drinks and food with me.

jovin you went through a lot in your life, more than most people ever saw or understood, but you never stopped pushing forward, even when things got heavy, even when it would’ve made sense to give up, you kept going in your own way, you weren’t “perfect,” but nobody is, what made you you was how real you were, you saw things differently, thought differently, and moved through the world in a way that was completely your own, in the best way, you were a little insane, but it was part of your personality, and it made people laugh, and sometimes you were unpredictable, but that’s what a lot of people loved about you, I wish you could’ve seen how much you mattered while you were still here, not just for what you went through, but for who you were underneath all of it, you left an impact, i hope you’ve finally found some peace, and I hope wherever you are now, it feels lighter than everything you carried here

every day we would talk about our future and you would tell me all of the things you wanted to accomplish and no matter how difficult or impossible it seemed, everyone knew that you were the one to get it done. you are one of the most hardworking and persistent people ive ever known. i know you struggled but you never gave up, i hope you rest peacefully, i love you jovin. 💟

Jovin, my favorite thing about you is and will always be those  green eyes whenever you wanted something all you had to do was look into someone’s eyes and they would cave it was as you would call it your “super power” .  This might sound weird but I’m gonna miss our tiny arguments over silly things I’m gonna miss you talking about all the tattoos you wanted, how amazing your family is ,and over all what you want to do when you were older. Thank you for always being yourself you truly were the craziest person I’ve met. Rest Easy J🤍

thank you for being the first person to see me as a friend in 9th grade. I will always remember our time at school together, i never felt close to nobody like i did with you. i will keep you alive in my memory brother.

My deepest condolences to you and the family.   I have no words but I pray God gives you strength.
 All my love , 
Idolina Santos

Words can’t heal the pain and I can not imagine what that pain feels like. But I know that through this very dark tunnel there is a light at the end of it. May you find peace and strength to continue through life and I am so sorry for what your family is going through. As a mother you shouldn’t have to endure that pain.  You will continue to be in my prayers and thoughts.

RIP BROTHER THE FEW TIMES I TALKED TO YOU WERE CHILL

Jovin was such a sweet boy, Everytime he came over,he was such a sweetheart.  Always polite,  asking if I needed help with anything.  I'm truly going to miss him. I hate that we didn't get the chance to see him again.  God bless,  you will be missed Jovin.  I remember the first time I met Jovin,  I walked into my house with these piercing eyes that I've never seen before. He apologized for scaring me. This truly breaks my heart.  You're in God's hands now, sweet boy.

Jovin was a kind soul. I remember in class with a teacher named Mrs Proctor. We both didn’t like her and would both use every opportunity to laugh and joke around. He was just such a fun and bright guy to be around. I wish nothing but the best and healing for the family. May he rest in peace

I have happy memories of our many driveway parties during Covid. I especially remember one night when Jovin put up with his sister, my daughter, and another neighbor to learn and perform a dance for us one night.   We miss you, your kind heart, and those gorgeous eyes.

i hate to see this happen... rest in peace jovin.....  ill miss you

im so sorry for your loss. jovin was so smart,  easy to talk to, and just a good friend to have. i pray for peace for everyone and hope you know God loves you so much and he is there for the ones who mourn. Psalm 34:18 “the lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
sending so much love-juliana

My condolences go out to yall I’m iilan and I met your son in an ironic place but it was ahs we connected on a level of fighting bc he liked boxing as well as I love boxing your son was a funny person he cared a lot about things that others didn’t which just shows the type of person he is was rare to find.

I hope y’all’s family gets through this and I am praying for yall may God rest his soul.

I met Jovin in 7th grade. He always brought so much laughter to every moment, especially back during athletics. He was easily the funniest, most energetic guy in the room, and I always appreciated that he wasn’t just the average friend. He was tough, and whenever we'd play fight, he would throw out some of the craziest moves.
We didn't see each other as much after middle school, but whenever we hung out occasionally, he always had something cool to show me. One specific thing I'll always remember was his headphones. He would talk so much about how nice they sounded that I actually ended up buying the exact same ones. That’s just one out of so many great stories.
I hope he knew that I truly had a great time whenever we hung out, and I miss him very much. Long Live Jovin.
— A Friend

When I met the Sandoval family, they were some of the brightest and kindest people I had ever met. I didn’t get the opportunity to become close friends with Jovin, but whenever he was around my friends or I would see him, he truly lit up the room. He was funny, always seemed to know the perfect time to make people laugh, and had a warmth about him that made being around him enjoyable. Jovin was such a wonderful young man with a genuinely good heart. it was easy to recognize the light he carried and the joy he brought to others.  it is heartbreaking that someone so bright was taken so soon. My heart aches for the Sandoval family, and I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable loss.

Rest easy jovin the world is urs 🌎💫

I remember the way you would get so upset with me cause I just LOVED the color of your eyes and I would just always have to say something about them. There's not a thing I could say that would make this absolute ache in my heart go away, I just know that papa was there to embrace you. You are so loved and will always be loved.

His young life was taken from him way to soon. I pray that all young people realize how sweet and precious life is and that they take it seriously. 
When you looked at Jovin you saw those amazing eyes, windows to our souls. His eyes showed beauty, and promise. God has a plan for him but not here, you will be missed Jovin and always Loved!

Aunt Carrie

OBITUARY

Jovin Alec Sandoval

March 10, 2009 – June 15, 2026

Sunset North Funeral Home

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