Robert Eugene Sandoval passed away on October 29, 2020, in Denver, Colorado at the age of 80.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Bert and Ramona Sandoval,
his brother Donald Sandoval, his brother-in-law John Cuccia Sr.and his nephew John Cuccia Jr. He is survived by : his brother Albert (Marie) Sandoval,
his sister Antoinette Cuccia, his daughters Donna Sandoval and Roberta Soares, and his aunt Lorraine
Martinez. He also leaves behind nieces: Debbie (Jay) Schiessler, Stephanie (Troy) Moehlenpah, Michele(Joe)
Santistevan, nephews: Ty Cuccia, Jeff Cuccia, great nieces, great nephews and a great- great niece, as well as numerous cousins.
Bob was born and raised in Trinidad, Colorado. He loved sports, especially basketball. He was a member
of the Trinidad High School football team, and in 1958, they went to the State Football
Championship. He moved to Denver after graduation, and was married and worked for the
Denver Water Board. His older brother was a Denver policeman and it was a dream that Bob pursued
for himself. On October 14, 1969, at the age of 29, and a few days short of not being a rookie policeman
anymore, he answered a burglary call at a residence. The owner thought the noise at the back door was the burglar,
and shot his gun blindly. The bullet hit Bob in the front of the forehead and exited out the side. The doctors
said that it was a miracle that he lived. He had to learn to walk, talk, and speak again. He was left with his
left side paralyzed. He was never able to work again, drive a car again, and he walked for many years with a brace
on his left leg and a cane. He never could use his left arm again. Life wasn’t easy, but he made the most of it.
His faith in God helped him get by. Bob loved the Springtime, so in the Spring, we will lay his ashes to rest at the
Trinidad Cemetery. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
