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Obituary for RIGANO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 20, 2005

Florence Rigano, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters on Monday, October 17, 2005. Florence was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, which, along with her faith, provided her much comfort in her final days. Mrs. Rigano was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Angelo Rigano. Florence is survived by her four children, Shirley DeThomas, Donald Rigano, Judi Reifschneider, and Traci Rigano; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. by the St. Thomas Aquinas Alter and Rosary Society in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, with Fr. Stephen Imbarrato as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920