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Obituary for OLAGUE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday November 05, 2008

Larry E. Olague, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away early Friday evening, October 31, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM following a very brief illness. He was born on January 24, 1948 to Ernest Olague and Mary Davis in Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Olague was married to his wife Catherine on December 14, 1979. He attended Queen of Heaven Catholic Parish in Albuquerque, NM and was a member of ABQ Pigeon Racing Club. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling to various places across the country with his loving wife, often including trips to support his favorite baseball team the St. Louis Cardinals. He is fondly remembered by his family as being a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and sports fan. Larry delighted in watching his granddaughters pitch in fast-pitch softball games. Mr. Olague will be tremendously missed by the family and friends he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Catherine Olague of the family home in Albuquerque, his mother Mary Davis; three daughters, Natalie Olague and her husband Thomas Davis, Michelle Cox, Kelli Olague; two brothers, Stanley Olague, David Olague; two sisters Pat Gabaldon and her husband Henry, Jeannie Gabaldon and her husband Willie; four grandchildren; Sara Stverak, Emili Olague, Sofia Davis Olague, Isabela Davis Olague, one great-grandson; Angelo Jaramillo, all of Albuquerque. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews and sisters-in-laws survive as well. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Olague and his grandparents. Cremation will take place, a Rosary will be held at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2008 at Queen of Heaven Parish. Private interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date. The Family of Larry Olague suggests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite #300, ABQ, NM 87111, in memory of Larry Olague. 1(800)227-2345 Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 323-9000 www.aspenfuneral.com