Cindy Zorra-Sandobal

With deep love and sorrow, we share that our beloved Cindy Zorra-Sandobal passed away peacefully at her home on April 23, 2026, at the age of 53, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Cindy was born and raised in Watsonville, where she built a life centered on family, community, and connection. She attended Moreland Notre Dame, graduated from Watsonville High School, and continued her education at Cabrillo College.

Proud of her Portuguese heritage, Cindy was an active member of the Irmandade de Santíssima Trindade of Watsonville (ISTW), where she served on the board for several years as Secretary. She was also a dedicated member of ?Ohana de Watsonville and generously volunteered her time with KAPU 104.7. In addition, Cindy was involved in Relay for Life for many years, serving as a team captain and inspiring others with her strength, positivity, and determination. Cindy also took great pride in her professional life. She worked at HADCO/Sanmina, Santa Cruz County Housing Authority, and West Marine.

Cindy met her loving husband, Michael Sandobal, and together they created a strong and loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and friend, always putting her family and faith first.

Cindy had a vibrant personality and a gift for bringing joy to those around her. She was known for her fearless spirit, contagious smile that could light a room, quick wit, and great sense of humor. A dedicated Raiders fan, she proudly stood her ground in a family full of 49ers fans.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 21 years, Michael; her stepdaughter, Jasmine; her sons, Jacob and Joshua; her parents, Frank and Carmen Zorra; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Brian Zorra; her grandparents, José and Aida Zorra, and Margarida and Nascimento Silva; and other beloved family members.

Though she left this world far too soon, Cindy's love, laughter, and strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

The family would like to extend their deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the incredible medical teams and caregivers who supported Cindy throughout her journey. We are especially thankful to the compassionate staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), Dominican Hospital, and Stanford Hospital. We are also profoundly grateful to Hospice of Santa Cruz County and the many in-home nurses who cared for Cindy with such gentleness, dignity, and love.

A Funeral Mass will be held on May 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians (Valley Church), 2401 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA. Burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery. A lunch reception will follow at the ISTW Portuguese Hall, 124 Atkinson Lane, Watsonville, CA.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Cindy's memory at: https://give.bcrf.org/cindyzorrasandobal.

Published in The Pajaronian · May 4, 2026