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John Frenden passed away February 10, 1999, at the age of 90. He was born in Munich, Germany in 1908 and learned his trade as a chef in Munich before coming to this country. Mr. Frendon worked in various hotels in Italy, France and Germany. He was employed by the Fred Harvey Co. in 1927, working as assistant chef at both Chicago Union Station and Cleveland Union Station. Mr. Frenden was transferred to New Mexico where he was chef at the Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque and the LaFonda Hotel in Santa Fe. He was then transferred to McDonnell Douglas in Huntington Beach, CA until he retired in 1972 and returned to Albuquerque to make his home. Mr. Frenden enjoyed playing golf and played until September of 1998. He was past Master of Iris Lodge #229 in Cleveland, OH, and was a member of Temple Lodge #6 in Albuquerque. Mr. Frenden belonged to the Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, and the Shrine Golf Association. He is survived by his wife, Pauline of the residence; one son, John and his wife, Nita; six grandchildren, Kimberly, Holli, John, Mike, Anton and Mark. There is a niece and family in Krumbaugh, Germany and a cousin in Bomberg, Germany, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Charles E. Price officiating. Cremation will follow service. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 6600 Zuni SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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