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Thomas (Tom) O. Droelle, age 56, a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother and friend was welcomed into the arms of the Lord our Savior, Thursday, June 13, 2002, while surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a resident of Albuquerque; he retired as a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was awarded the"Man of the Year." He enjoyed fishing, camping, and especially refinishing furniture; but best of all he loved his family. Tom will always be remembered by the kids around the block as the"Popsicle Man" each time he'd open his garage door, the neighborhood children would go to him because they knew he had popsicles for them. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Carmen Droelle; two sisters, Joan Van Ittersum and Jackie La Forest. Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 33 years, Gloria Droelle of the family home; his precious children, Thomas Droelle, Jr. and wife, Lisa, and Michele Droelle and fiancée, Kurt Schoenholzer. Also surviving are three sisters, Carol Knellwitz and husband, Dick, Nancy Hunley and husband, Hubert, Pat Aguanno and husband, John; two brothers, Frank Droelle and wife, Jane, and Robert Droelle; many other relatives, and a host of friends. Tom will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Visitations will be held Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd., NE, with Fr. Richard Olona as celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Casket bearers will be Steve Larranaga, Arnold Chavez, Ed Finley, Ron Baca, Lidio Holguin, Bob Armijo, Diego Armijo, and Jim Armijo. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
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