Manuel Sandoval, 45, passed away unexpectedly at his Taft home on December 9, 2022.

Manuel was born to Manuel and Maria Sandoval in Guadalajara, Mexico on August 15, 1977. He attended Shafter High School and enlisted in the US Navy before starting a 25+ year career working in the Oil Fields.

Manuel is survived by his four children: Tatum (16), Emery (14), Briar (9), and Boston (7); his parents Manuel and Maria Sandoval; four sisters Angelica (Javier) Leon, Olga (Nicolas) Gonzalez, Erika (Miguel) Ochoa and Lilia (Chris) Fore; two brothers Jorge Sandoval and Carlos (Jacque) Sandoval; in addition, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins as well as friends and Oil Field Brothers. He is preceded in death by his brother Fernando Sandoval.

Manuel was a dedicated father who enjoyed family gatherings, hiking, guns, "good food", the beach as well as all sports - especially the Boston Red Sox and Duke Blue Devil Basketball. He worked hard to provide for his kids and to share with them life experiences and good memories.

His friends and family are invited to share happy memories and celebrate Manuel's life the way he would want to be remembered – as a loving and caring man who enjoyed life.