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Mike Lovato, 74, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Friday, August 2, 2002. Beloved father is survived by his son, Paul Lovato of Moreno Valley, CA; daughters, Carolyn Perez and husband, Alex of La Palma, CA and Jeanette Garcia and husband, Jerry of San Juan Capistrano, CA; sons, James Lovato of Bernalillo and Phillip Lovato of Albuquerque; daughter, Elizabeth Latten of Albuquerque; beloved grandfather is survived by 14 grandchildren; beloved great-grandfather is survived by 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Benny Gallegos and husband, Joe of Jerseyville, IL, Emelia Thompson of Rio Rancho, Erlinda Montoya and husband, Herman, Molly Gonzales and Priscilla Aragon, all of Albuquerque; brother, Ignacio Lovato and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque; and former spouse, Mary R. Lovato of Los Alamitos, CA. Mr. Lovato was preceded in death by his son, Michael David Lovato; and grandson, Christopher Paul Lovato. He will be greatly missed. He was a member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church and also a member of the Moose Lodge. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Lovato, James Lovato, Anthony Gonzales, Herman Montoya, Ben Turrietta, Jason Perez, Nathan Archuleta, Jeremy Garcia, Jerry Garcia and Charles Mims. One of Mike's greatest priorities in life was time. His belief was that it should not be wasted. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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