Dustin Sandman

Dustin Sandman, 54, of Sheepsprings, NM passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Farmington, NM. He was born on January 9, 1971 in Gallup, NM to Glenn and Dorothy Sandman, born to Kinyaa anii born for Knlichiinii.
Dustin Sandman was a determined, caring and charismatic person, He was a heavy machine operator and those showed with his jokes, work ethic and drive to have things or jobs to near perfection. Family and work were his passion. Every family gathering he would talk up a storm, keeping people entertained with stories and laughter. Many things describe who he was because many things interested him. He was a hunter for deer and elk. He fixed his car and trucks when they broke down. He was a member of Krooked Arrow Archery and named the club. He loved being outdoors and always wanted to fish, he even knew how to break dance. All his curiosities kept him young at heart which made him a very impressionable person to the people that have met him. He will always be loved, missed and cherished through his memories and teachings.
Dustin is preceded in death by grandchild, Quinn Sandman.
Dustin is survived by wife, Dianne DuBoise; sons, Trujill, Juwan and Dante Sandman; daughter, Diara Sandman; parents, Glenn and Dorothy Sandman; brother, Michael Sandman; sisters Glenda Sandman, Gelenndora  Sandman; grandchildren, Alexis Sandman and Lilou Sandman.
A graveside service will be on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery. Pallbearers are Frank Cadman, Raymond Yazzie Jr., Alex James, Wilfred Yazzie Jr., Broderick Begay and Eric Yazzie.