Cassandra "Sandi" Hill

Cassandra Marie Hill “Sandi” was born in Petit Jean-Sidi Kacem, Morocco on September 16, 1958. Sandi was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1968. 

Sandi is survived by Anita Albright (sister, Salt Lake City), Katharine E. Hill (sister, Albuquerque) and Anya Albright (niece, Idaho Falls). 

She is predeceased by Willis Eugene Hill (father), Yukie Hill (mother), and David Eugene Hill (brother).

Sandi and her family moved to Albuquerque shortly after she turned ten. She fell in love with New Mexico, the land, and the peoples. She was an artistic soul and a free spirit! Sandi attended Highland High School in Albuquerque and later received her G.E.D. certificate. Sandi had a great childhood while in Albuquerque. She met her close friends June and Chel there, at Jefferson Junior High.  As a teenager she was somewhat rebellious, always free, and wild -- beautiful traits that would carry her throughout her life.  In 1989, she moved to Taos, N.M. Sandi had many adventures as she lived the past thirty years in Northern N.M.  She occupied dwellings in Dixon, Pilar, and Arroyo Seco.

Sandi was an excellent cook and baker, was passionate about gardening, making just about any plant bloom and thrive.  As a child she took ballet lessons, and later in Taos, enjoyed belly-dancing.  She participated in the Pilar Open Art Studio tour and enjoyed several annual “Hippies/Picuris Pueblo” ballgames, as well as Rainbow Gatherings. She dearly loved her special cat, Omar, as well as Kimchi and other furry friends.  Sandi will be missed by many kindred spirits and extended family, and some special friends who helped her through her brave and final battle with breast cancer. As Sandi always said: “Make it a Great Day~!” 

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com