Elvira Sandoval Quiroga

Elvira Sandoval Quiroga was born December 7, 1924 to Romulo Cortez Sandoval Espinoza and Rosa Maria Oviachic. A beloved resident of Santa Barbara passed away April 20, 2025, in her home at the age of one hundred-years-old. Elvira was a cherished wife, mother of five children, and a devoted member of the Santa Barbara community.

Elvira Quiroga dedicated her career advocating to serving the Santa Barbara Migrant Education and worked with youth programs at the Casa De La Raza and Lower Westside Community Center. In addition, she actively participated in numerous community organizations serving as an active board member, and supervisor for Planned Parenthood. Her passion and commitment to serve, assist, and advocate for members of the Santa Barbara community was exemplified by the number of individuals’ lives she touched. She truly brought joy and support to many. She will be remembered for her kindness, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making Santa Barbara a better place.

Elvira is survived by Joseph Quiroga, Beatrice Quiroga, Olivia Moreno (Thomas Moreno), Sylvia Quiroga, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Elvira is preceded by her late Husband, Joe Cruz Quiroga, Son David Quiroga, Grandson Evaristo Duarte Jr.

The Rosary Vigil will be held Thursday May 1, 2025, at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 21 East Sola St. Santa Barbara, CA to be followed by The Funeral Mass on Friday May 2, 2025 at 10:00am The Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N Hope Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 following the Mass.

Elvira Quiroga’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew her, and she will be greatly missed by her community and family.

Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary