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Sara Sando Albana, age 53 passed quietly in her adopted town of New York Mills, NY on July 31. Her loving husband Taha was at her side as she passed quietly and suddenly.

Sara was a star athlete while attending Chisago Lakes High School, excelling in volleyball.

Sara is survived by her father Rodney Sando of Oregon; sister Susan of Drayton, ND; sister Erika Sando of Lindstrom; brother Kyle Sando, and Cory Sando (no relation), son Anthony (Rachael) Thompson of Daytona, FL.

Sara worked tirelessly for free internet in third world countries and raised hunderds of thousands of dollars for students to have access to the internet through “Open Source”.  Sara felt all libraries should be used and shared no matter where they are located.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Open Source, 39 Burrstone Road, #2, New York Mills, New York, 13417.

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