Rafaelita Maria Sandoval, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 02, 2006. She was a fifth generation. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Sandoval, daughter, Maria Teodora Herrera, parents, Genero and Benita Madrid. She is survived by her children, Nellie Coca (Harry), Clorinda Abeyta, Henry Sandoval, George Sandoval, Porfirio Sandoval (Betty), Viola Sandoval, Susan Sandoval, Roman Sandoval (Dorothy) and Frances Mascarenas (Tico). She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren all of Taos.
Rosary was recited on Wednesday, January 04, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, January 05, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Church.