St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Sandoz, Walton Alphonse February 24, 1915
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St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 27, 1915, Image 1

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source: St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 27, 1915, 
Image 1


NOBLE OLD CITIZEN ANSWERS TO DEATH

Walton Sandoz, Well Known Druggist Dies After Short Illness.

Walton A. Sandoz, an aged and respected citizen of this city and a native of 
this place, expired at his home on Market street, on Wednesday morning at 
10:30 at the age of sixty-six years.

Mr. Sandoz was one of the best known residents of Opelousas, being a 
druggist for over a quarter of a century. He was a member of one of the most 
influential families and was loved and respected by all citizens. His death 
came as a terrible shock to the entire community, as it was not generally 
known that he was in any way seriously ill.

On Tuesday morning Mr. Sandoz arose apparently feeling in a fine condition 
and went to his place of business. That night, after retiring he complained 
of being cold and not feeling well, at the same time telling his wife that 
he thought he was choking. Mrs. Sandoz immediately went about the house 
arranging hot water bags, and was greatly surprised upon returning to the 
room to find her husband unconscious. Neighbors and the family physician 
were called in, and everything to restore the aged gentleman to his senses 
proved futile. He began sinking rapidly and died the following morning.

Mr. Sandoz reared a large family and is survived by his wife and 13 
children. He was married twice, his first wife being Marie Sandoz, while his 
second was Miss Lucy Judge, of Napoleonville. The children from his first 
wife are: Lieutenant Fritz Sandoz, U. S. N., Norfolk, Va, Morgan, Claude, 
Elbert, and Lebvre, N. O., Mrs. J. N. Daniels of Star Hill, Mrs. L. S. Hyner 
of Angola and Miss Amie and Rosa. Four children from his second wife survive 
him, O'Rielly, Joel, Anne and Emily.

Funeral ceremonies were held at the Catholic Church, interment being made in 
the Catholic cemetery, where a large number of people from all over the 
parish assembled to pay their last tribute to one of the most noble citizens 
of Opelousas.

Mr. Sandoz was a member of the Opelousas Hope Hook & Ladder Company, R. Lee 
Camp No. 14 U. C. V., of the World and the Knights of Honor. The fireman 
company turned out in full number, as did the Woodmen; the body was carried 
on the long fire truck.

Rev. Father M. A. Grace, president of St. Charles College, Grand Coteau 
preached a beautiful eulogy on the life of Mr. Sandoz, calling attention to 
the several hundred people present to the noble life lead by this departed 
citizen.


Additional Comments:
NOTE: Walton Alphonse Sandoz is buried in section 11 of the Saint Landry 
Catholic Church cemetery located in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

www.findagrave.com memorial # 118136502

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