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Obituary for Garber


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday October 15, 1999

"Would you know my name, if you saw me in heaven?" (Eric Clapton). Franklin Wayne Garber died Wednesday, October 13, 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Albuquerque on May 23, 1950. Frank is survived by and will be greatly missed by his mother, Marjorie Garber; two daughters, Christi Ann Garber and Tracy Jean Snipes; granddaughter, April Lynn Roche; three brothers, Gary Garber, Jim Garber, and John Garber; a sister, Ann Armstrong; and his loving companion, Dr. Lu-Ann Papile. Frank was an executive for Zanios Foods and was well and widely known in the food and beverage industry. His work gave him tremendous enjoyment. He also was an accomplished and dedicated musician and especially loved playing guitar for all of his friends and family. Thank you for all you did for your friends and family. We love you very much. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Frank's memory be made to the Santa Fe Chamber Music (PO Box 853, Santa Fe, 87504), the New Mexico Jazz Workshop (PO Box 40330, Albuquerque, 87196) or the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (PO Box 30208, Albuquerque, 87190). A memorial service will be held at French's Mortuary,10500 Lomas NE, Albuquerque (Lomas and Eubank) on Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.