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Dick Fioretti, 70, past resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 5, 2008 at Carlsbad Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1937, in Los Animas, Colorado to Tony R. and Mary Elizabeth (Hudnell) Fioretti. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended the University of Colorado. Dick married Laurie Lane February 11, 1961, in Albuquerque. He served his country in the US Air Force. Dick went back to work for the Gas Company of NM and was transferred to Artesia and then on to Carlsbad in the late 60's. He retired from the gas company in 1988. He enjoyed reading, painting, golfing, and fishing with J.C. He was also an umpire for many years. Dick loved the time he shared with Chanley and J.C. and was a wonderful dad. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Laurie, in 2006; and daughter, Stephanie Fioretti Fowler. Survivors are daughter, Tina M. Kartchner and husband, Rodney, of Carlsbad, NM; granddaughter, Chanley Kartchner of Carlsbad, NM; grandson, J.C. Kartchner of Carlsbad, NM; two sisters,Mary Katherine Bliss and husband, John, of Albuquerque, NM, and Frances Anne Horn and husband, Robert, of Albuquerque, NM; and two nephews Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at St. Edward Catholic Church, 201 N. Guadalupe Street, Carlsbad, NM with Fr. Cyprian Uline, OFM, Conv. officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stephanie Fioretti Fowler Scholarship Fund at the Carlsbad Foundation, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, NM 88220
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