 HALL, GAINS OLIVER (DEACON SANDY) Gains Oliver (Deacon Sandy) Hall, died peacefully at home on November 29, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 27, 1926 in Lockesburg, AR, and the youngest male of 24 children he is preceded in death by his father, Joseph and mother, Daisy. He is survived by Della, his loving wife of 64 years; daughters, Linda (Rosemary), Joanne and Bernadette (Paul); grandchildren, Crystal, Steve (Becca), Christopher, Rachel (Steven) and Kelsey. Love of family, God, the outdoors and gardening were the focus of his life. He served his country proudly for over 30 years and saw active duty in World War II, Korea and Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star. He served as a Deacon for 36 years at Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Theresa parishes. He contributed to the building of Father Flanagan's Belen sector of the Society of our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity and the building of Assumption church. For 10 years he was the manager of Mount Calvary Cemetery. A family man, Deacon, soldier, and friend who throughout his life demonstrated love through service will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rosary on Friday, December 5, 2014, 7:00 p.m. and Mass on Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10:30 a.m. both at Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Reception details to follow. Interment on Monday, December 8, 2014, 11:15 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors. Donations in his name can be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church. Please visit our online guestbook for Deacon Sandy at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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