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Michael F. Carroll, age 61, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was born on March 20, 1946 in Albuquerque to Bill and Billie Carroll. Michael is survived by his wife of 37 years, Annie; two children, Lisa Benavidez and Michael J. Carroll; one grandson, Fonzie Benavidez; one aunt, Connie Carroll of Florida; and other relatives and friends. Michael worked for Plains Electric for 30 years and retired from PNM in 2005. He was a volunteer firefighter in Bernalillo for 41 years, retiring as Fire Chief in 2002. For 20 plus years, Michael was known as Santa Claus in Bernalillo, handing out goodies for many children through the years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bernalillo, and a very active parish member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Rosary Service will be recited Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at the church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Chavez, Leonard Prairie, George Chavez, Tom Salazar, Jack Satriana, and Peter Lyle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul in care of OLOS, P.O. Box 607 Bernalillo, NM 87004. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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