Gains Oliver (Deacon Sandy) Hall

"Well done good and faithful servant" Gains Oliver (Deacon Sandy) Hall, died peacefully at home on November 29, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan 27, 1926 and raised on a farm in Lockesburg, AR. He was the youngest male of 24 children and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph and mother, Daisy. He is survived by Della, his loving wife of 64 years; daughters, Linda (Rosemary), Joanne and Bernadette (Paul); grandchildren, Crystal, Steve (Becca), Christopher, Rachel (Steven) and Kelsey. Their home was always open to any in need and over the years many lived under their roof. Love of family, God, the outdoors and gardening were the focus of his life. He sowed love, compassion and joy to all who knew him. Rodeo calf roping and bronco riding were pastimes during his younger years. He joined the military at an early age and changed his parent’s lives by providing half of his salary to them. He served his country proudly for over 30 years and saw active duty in World War II, Korea and Vietnam., and was decorated with a WWII Victory medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, and a Bronze Star. He was an avid hunter who with his wife Della would hunt on horseback in the Ponderosa and Jemez mountains, joined by dear friend Manuel Montoya or son-in-law Paul. He proudly served as a Deacon for 36 years at Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Theresa parishes. He worked closely with Father Hammer in all phases of building Our Lady of the Assumption church as it stands today. He and his wife Della were instrumental in developing the Rosary Rally for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He contributed to the building of Father Flanagan’s Belen sector of the Society of our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. For 10 years he was the manager of Mount Calvary Cemetery. A family man, Deacon, soldier, and friend who throughout his life demonstrated love through service will be greatly missed by all who know him. Well done good and faithful servant. Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima church with Rosary on Friday, December 5, 2014, 7:00 p.m. and Mass on Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10:30 a.m. reception to follow, details will be forthcoming. Interment will be on Monday, December 8, 2014, 11:15 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors. Donations in his name can be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church. "Well done good and faithful servant"