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Obituary for Carpenter


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 25, 2002

Frances R. Carpenter, 73, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2002. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, three brothers; and three grandsons. He is survived by his wife Ruth, of 53 years; daughter, Gladys McDonald and husband; son, Dr. Robert Carpenter; daughter, Heather Martinez and husband, Jerry; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews. He was a Naval Veteran, retired from Santa Fe Railroad after 38 years, then took care of the Sacristy of San Felipe De Neri church for nine years. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe De Neri Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 27, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Church. Pallbearers will be Robert Carpenter, Allen Templaton, Jerry Martinez, Danny Carpenter, Billy Kindell, and Rob Leutheuser. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222