Javier Sandoval Orozco

Javier Sandoval Orozco was a God-fearing, educated man who carved out a life, married a strong woman, raised a family, and established a place of respect and love in our community. He became more tender with old age, as it should be, and told his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that he loved them often. His prayers were daily for his family and those who were hurting or in need in our extended family. Javier's love for family was evident in his hard work and dedication.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Maria Alvarado Orozco, daughter Diana del Pilar, and son Felipe de Jesús. Javier is survived by his six children Rocio, Aurora, Jacqueline, Rafael, Javier Jr., and Mario; two daughters-in-law: Wendy and Adriana; and ten grandchildren Troy, Stephan, Christopher, Xavier, Jesse, Graciela, Vicente, Rafael Miguel, Mateo, and Mía Aurora; as well as three great-grandchildren Troy III, Anthony, and Madelyn. Javier will be greatly missed by all who know and love him.

The viewing, rosary, and memorial service will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm on Friday, October 7, 2022, in Waverly Chapel at Fairhaven Memorial, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, California. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 17270 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, California. Burial will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery at 8301 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California.

To all our extended family and friends who shared the shade of our father in his long, noble life, we thank you for your prayers, support, and encouragement these last days, weeks, and months. Please keep us in your prayers as we navigate the coming season, and may God grant you a long, fruitful, loving, and impactful life like our father’s.

This was our father's favorite poem. He read it when he was sixteen years old, and it left a life-long impression.

Muy cerca de mi ocaso, yo te bendigo, vida,

porque nunca me diste ni esperanza fallida,

ni trabajos injustos, ni pena inmerecida;

porque veo al final de mi rudo camino

que yo fui el arquitecto de mi propio destino;

que si extraje las mieles o la hiel de las cosas,

fue porque en ellas puse hiel o mieles sabrosas:

cuando planté rosales, coseché siempre rosas.

...Cierto, a mis lozanías va a seguir el invierno:

¡mas tú no me dijiste que mayo fuese eterno!

Hallé sin duda largas las noches de mis penas;

mas no me prometiste tan sólo noches buenas;

y en cambio tuve algunas santamente serenas...

Amé, fui amado, el sol acarició mi faz.

¡Vida, nada me debes! ¡Vida, estamos en paz!

Amado Nervo