Sandoval, Michael Gallego Michael Gallego Sandoval Loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with our Lord on February 10, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother, Victoria Sandoval. He will be missed by his beloved wife of 32 years, Gayle Sandoval; his sons, Gene Sandoval (Julie), Steve Sandoval and daughters, Patricia Taylor (John) and Selina Sandoval, as well as his stepsons, Todd (Laurie) Barnhart and Bruce Barnhart. He leaves behind 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Michael was born on December 12, 1931 to Victoria Sandoval and was raised in the arms of his Tucson pioneer family, the Gallegos. As a child, he attended military school in California, Roskruge and Tucson High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska. As a gifted musician and singer, Michael was a member of one of the first Mariachi groups in Tucson, "Mariachi Tucsonense". He recorded albums with the Lalo Robles Orchestra in the early 60s. He was also the founder and member of the Club Cuatemoc, a social club for men. In the 70s, Michael was a business agent for the sheet metal workers. He was an advisor to Governor Bruce Babbitt on labor issues. In addition, he worked for United Way and the Arizona Public Employees Association. He was a talented wood carver and carpenter. Dear Dad, we will miss your smile! We love you and may you rest in peace. The family wishes to thank all who cared for him especially the members of Desert Dialysis. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. at 10:00 a.m. Published in the Tucson Newspapers on February 21, 2010