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Obituary for LOVATO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 28, 2004

Tiburcio Lovato Jr. "T.B", 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle died Sunday, January 25, 2004, in a local hospital. He is survived by his sons, Tiburcio Lovato III "JR.", Anthony Sandoval and wife Irene, Marcos Sandoval and Anthony Lovato and family; daughters, Yolanda Salsedo of Tracy, CA and Yvonne Lovato of Freemont, CA and several grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Tony G. Lovato and wife Marilyn; stepmother, Mary Lovato; several half brothers and sisters; former spouse, Maria Elena Aragon; his aunt and uncle, Agnes and Joe Ferrer of Oakland, CA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa; father, Tiburcio Lovato Sr.; mother, Genarita Lovato Ortiz; sister, Bernice Gutierrez; brothers, Edwin, Placido, Raul and James. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with refreshments to follow in the Celebration of Life Room also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jude Lovato, Patrick Lovato, David Lovato, Charlie Lucero, Danny Sandoval and Ernie Lopez. Honorary pallbearers will be Delfy Aragon, Jerry Lovato, Ramon Segura and Frankie Lopez. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222