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LOVATO -- Fred (Lico) Lovato, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 10, 2009. Mr. Lovato was married to the love of his life, Ofracia. They were married for 57 years when she was called away to heaven where she has been waiting for Fred to join her. Mr. Lovato is survived by his children, Katherine Nienow and husband, David, Lillian Retallack and husband, Roger, John Lovato, Linda Sanchez and husband, Denny, Roberta Woods and husband, RJ, and Fred Lovato III; a brother, Leonard Lovato; grandchildren, Judi Nienow, Jeremy Nienow, Lillian Hughes, Rudy Lovato, Daniel Lovato, Mercie Pisa, Charles Retallack, Antoinette Rivera, Cita Montoya, Denny Sanchez, Monica Sanchez, Clarence Woods, Rachel Woods, Vanessa Lovato, River Wind Lovato; twenty two great-grandchildren and his faithful dog, Teena Maree. Mr. Lovato proudly served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was stationed on the USS Tennessee. Mr. Lovato touched the lives of so many and had always happily helped many in need of his skills and kind words. His honesty and integrity were above reproach. Mr. Lovato taught his children and grandchildren to be independent and strong and they learned by his example, wisdom and guidance. The love he showed us all can never be replaced and will be with us always. Through our faith we are comforted to know that he is with his wife, Ofracia, his son, Rudy and his baby daughter, Ignacita. Mr. Lovato is also preceded to heaven by his parents and a brother. Mr. Lovato will be missed beyond words but he will always be in our hearts. This is his legacy of which he was very proud. Visitation will be Monday, July 13, 2009, in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Lupe Lopez, reciter. Final visitation will be Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with a Communion Service to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Deacon Pablo Le Febre, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Nienow, Rudy Lovato, Daniel Lovato, Tyler Hughes, Charles Retallack, Denny Sanchez, Clarence Woods and River Wind Lovato. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
        Published on: Mon July 13, 2009