Robert "Guero" Sandoval, Jr.
Newton - Robert "Guero" Sandoval, Jr., 75, died
Tuesday (August 24, 2021) at his home in Newton, Ks.
He was born on December 7, 1945 in El Paso, Texas, the son
of Robert and Juana Ortiz Sandoval, Sr. The family moved to Newton in the late
1950's where he attended local schools.
Robert married Ramona Estrada on September 7, 1968 at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton.
He had worked at the Hesston Corp. for 35 years, later
working at Sharpline and Varsity Sports both in Wichita.
Robert was a major sports fan. He had played softball for
the Holy Name team in Newton for several years. He umpired fast pitch and slow
pitch games for the Newton Recreation Center. Robert enjoyed coaching football
and baseball. He was along time member of the Newton Mexican-American Athletics
Club.
An avid photographer, Robert could be seen throughout the
community at many events taking pictures. He enjoyed volunteering for the sand
volleyball tournaments and the car shows.
Survivors include his wife Mona of the home; sons Jimmy
Sandoval and wife Nancy of San Antonio, Tx., Anthony Sandoval and wife Sandra
of Colwich, Ks., Jesse Sandoval and wife Greta of North Newton; nine
grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Robert is also survived by his brother Ruben
"Bennie" Sandoval and wife Sylvia of Newton; sisters Cruz Martinez
and husband Nick of Hamlet, Calif., Rosa Gonzalez and husband Gilbert of
Nickerson, Ks., Annie Castor and husband John of Wichita, Bertha Lowmaster and
husband Gene of Phoenix, Az., Margie Titus and husband John of Newton, and Irma
Unruh of Newton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers
Betito, Jessie and Carlos; and three grandchildren.
The casket will be open at the funeral home on Sunday (Aug.
29) between 12:00 Noon and 6:00 P.M., where the family will receive friends between
4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:00 A.M.,
Monday (Aug. 30) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton followed by
the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M.
Private family inurnment will be at the St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery in Newton.
The family would like to encourage those of you attending
the visitation and services at the church to wear a mask.
A memorial has been established with Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home,
120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 671114.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton,
Ks.
