Mary Inez Herrera-Sandoval Obituary

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Mary Inez Herrera-Sandoval

April 27, 1965 - October 26, 2026

Obituary

In Loving Memory of Mary Inez Herrera-Sandoval

My mother, Mary Inez Herrera-Sandoval, was born on April 27, 1965, in La Junta, Colorado, and passed away on October 26, 2006. Though her life was far too short, the love, kindness, and compassion she shared continue to live on through the people whose lives she touched.

Mom was the daughter of Jose Herrera and Evelyn Mondragon Herrera, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Michael Bueno, who passed away in 2008, and Stanley Sandoval, who passed away in 2017.

She is survived by her only son, Matthew Martinez, along with her daughter-in-law Jessica and beloved grandchildren, Ben, Athena, Isaiah, and Isla. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Andrew Herrera, Dorothy Diaz, Elsie Herrera-Martinez, and John Herrera.

When I think about my mom, the first thing I remember is her kindness. She never hesitated to help someone in need, whether she knew them well or had just met them. She had a caring heart and a generosity that seemed to know no limits. She would also give anyone an earful if she felt they had wronged someone she cared about. But if someone needed help, Mom was there to listen.

She had a beautiful singing voice and loved singing at church, for weddings and funerals. Her faith was an important part of her life, and through her music she brought comfort, joy, and inspiration to those around her. Many people remember her voice and how she could make a whole room go quiet.

My mom worked hard to build a better life for her us. When I was She attended Otero Junior College and became a nurse, a profession that perfectly reflected her caring nature. After graduating, she worked at Ark Valley Regional Medical Center, where she spent years caring for patients with skill and compassion. Around 2000, she began working as a nurse at Bent County Correctional Facility, continuing her lifelong commitment to helping others.

More than any title or accomplishment, Mom will be remembered for the person she was. She was loving, selfless, and always willing to put others before herself. She taught me by example what it means to care for people and to treat others with kindness and respect.

Twenty years may pass, but a mother's love never leaves her child. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her and wish she could see the family that has grown from the love she gave me. I know she would have been proud of her grandchildren, and I hope that through the stories I share, they will come to know the remarkable woman she was.

Mom, you were loved more than words can express, and you are missed more than words can say. Your memory lives on in all of us, and your kindness continues to inspire those who were blessed to know you.

Services for my Mother will be at the Our Lady of Guadalupe / St. Patrick's Parish, 202 Lincoln Ave, La Junta, CO 81050 on Friday, November 13th @ 10:00 am. A luncheon will follow at the parish hall.

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