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Obituary for ARMENTA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday May 06, 2010

Frank Armenta, 80, born in Bloomfield, NM, on December 26, 1929, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Westminster, CO. He was a decorated Korean War veteran, loving father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, and a long-time resident of Albuquerque. He is survived by three children, Harold Armenta and wife, Elizabeth of Westminster, CO, Roger Armenta and Gabriel Armenta, both of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Raynette Armenta-Garcia, Reina Armenta-Conde, Matthew Armenta, Jessica Armenta, and Jesus Armenta; 13 great-grandchildren, Cruz, Camille, Renaissance, Jaylyn, David, Eve, Josh, Angelica, Auriella, Ryanna, Aliyah, Mario, and Francisco; two sisters, Benita Gonzales and Maria "Dubie" Serna; and brother, Estevan "Eddie" Armenta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Maria Delfina Armenta; wife Oliva Armenta; brothers Rumaldo and Harold; grandchild Melissa Armenta-Sechrist; and great-granddaughter Reies Armenta-Conde. Rosary will be recited Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Chapel, 400 3rd St, SW, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Eagle Rock Worship Center, 7518 Oakland Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Eagle Rock Worship Center gym on Friday, May 7th, 4:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Matthew Armenta, Joey Garcia, Cruz Garcia, Augustine Herrera, Jesus Armenta and Vincent Archuleta. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Conde and Manual Chavez. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124