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Obituary for ROOP


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 06, 2005

Vincent Franklin Roop, 50, a resident of New Mexico most of his life, died October 2, 2005. Vincent was born in Albuquerque on June 29, 1955 in Albuquerque, the son of Lawrence Franklin and Frances Irene (Neville) Roop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Vincent was employed as a field engineer in computer systems. He is remembered for his strong faith. His family will miss his wonderful smile and his high energy. He was preceded in death by his parents and in April of this year, and his daughter, Katrina. Vincent is survived by his wife, Cathalina; children, Joseph, Matthew, Steven, Jeremy, Samantha and Christy. He is also survived by his brother, David; sisters, Marilyn Gastellum, Dorothy Jewett, and Nadine Moku; numerous nieces, nephews; and his father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Dolores Serna. Visitation will be 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2005; at Vista Verde Mortuary; Sara Rd and Meadowlark Ln. in Rio Rancho with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2005 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd, in Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in the Patriots Garden of Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road. A Reception will be held at the home of Richard and Nadine Moku; 324 Asbury Road, NE, Rio Rancho. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Memorial Park and Mortuary 505-892-9920


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