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Obituary for Lovato


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 10, 2001

Rosarita "Sallo" Lovato, 85, a resident of Corrales died, Wednesday, August 8, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Rivera and husband, Ray of Corrales; brothers, Anthony CdeBaca and wife, Viola, Carlos CdeBaca and wife, CeCe of Albuquerque, Rocky CdeBaca and wife, Frankie of California and Paul CdeBaca and wife, MaryLou of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Adela CdeBaca of Corrales; grandchildren, Paul Rivera and wife, Patricia of Corrales, Julian Rivera and wife, Laurie of Corrales and Jennifer Rivera of Phoenix; great-grandchildren, Devin, Aaron, Julian and Maggie Rae Rivera; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Florencio Lovato in 1973; brother, Manuel CdeBaca, Jr. in 1982; sister, Mary CdeBaca; and her parents, Manuel and Refugio CdeBaca. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Blue Army, New Mexico School Bus Contractors Association, National Association of Pupil Transportation. Mrs. Lovato was a school bus contractor for APS and drove for 40 years until her retirement in 1985. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m. at San Ysidro Parish, 5015 Corrales with Father Clarence Galli reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at San Ysidro Parish with Father Clarence Galli Celebrant. Interment will follow at Bernalillo Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to Rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite205, 87110. French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.