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DELBERT ARTHUR Age 66, lifetime resident of New Mexico, died on Friday, September 16, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by loving family and friends - just as he wished. Delbert was born April 1, 1945 to the late Julius and Selfa (Pino) Fraissinet in Socorro, NM. In 1965 he met and fell in love with Elizabeth "Dee Dee" Armijo of Magdalena, NM. Shortly after they were married, the couple moved to Albuquerque, NM where Delbert earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master's degree in Education Administration from the University of New Mexico. It was then that Delbert began a career in education that would last more than thirty years and touch countless students, families, and teachers. Delbert taught and served as principal at Socorro elementary, middle, and high schools; and in 1985 he was named Superintendent of Socorro Consolidated Schools. He retired from public education in 1997. During the next several years Delbert worked for the South Central Council of Governments, first as a grant administrator and later as Executive Director. Delbert spent his final years in retirement in Bosque Farms, NM with his loving wife of 44 years, Dee Dee, as well as his devoted children, grandchildren, many friends and family. The Fraissinets were dedicated members of San Miguel Catholic Church of Socorro, NM, where for many years they helped lead the marriage enrichment program. Delbert is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Fraissinet of Bosque Farms, NM; his three children, son Philip and wife Margaret Fraissinet of Houston, TX; daughters Nicole and husband Roger Roth of Los Lunas, NM; Amanda and husband Mickey Lozano of Los Lunas, NM; his brother Jean and wife Lala Fraissinet of Socorro, NM; nine grandchildren Ryan, Brendan, Mary, Braylon, Mickaela, Justin, Joseph, Jacob, and Mia Rose; many brothers and sisters-in-law; many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 pm, Friday, September 23, 2011 at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. A Mass of Resurrection will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at San Miguel Catholic Church with Father Andrew Pavlak as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Old San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Delbert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, New Mexico, 87801 575-835-1530
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