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Obituary for LOVATO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 14, 2015

LOVATO, PEGGY age 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born December 22, 1949 to Lucile (Kincaid) and Raymond McKinney. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Peggy retired from the University of New Mexico after almost forty years of employment with the School of Law. A member of Heights First Church of the Nazarene where she served in various capacities including teaching 3rd and 4th graders for many of years. She was preceded in death by her son Mark Lovato; father, Raymon McKinney; and brother, Steve McKinney. Peggy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Danny Lovato; son, Richard Lovato and wife Renee; grandchildren, Joshua Lovato-Perez and Courtney Hern; mother, Lucile McKinney; sisters, Debbie Sisneros, Shelley Nunez and Husband Ralph; brothers, John McKinney, Larry McKinney and wife Martha; mother-in-law, Eleanor Lovato; sister-in-law, Veronica Lovato; and brother-in-law, Alex Lovato. She was Auntie Peggy to many beloved nieces and nephews. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed reading and taking long walks in the desert. Along with husband, Danny, Peggy was a member of Christian Rods and Customs. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Heights First Church of the Nazarene, located at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Barstow NE. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663.


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