Memorial Mass for Frank DeLaTorre 87, of Gallup, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-November 21, 2009-11:00 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Father Walker will be the Celebrant. Burial will take place at a later date.
Mr. DeLaTorre was born on April 2, 1922 in Gallup, New Mexico and he passed away on November 10, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was retired from the PNM Mines and had worked for many years with his wife as Election Poll Judge at Indian Hills.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Mary Chavez DeLaTorre of Gallup, New Mexico; Son: Vidal DeLaTorre and wife Lourdes of Gallup, New Mexico; Daughter: Cynthia Merriman and husband Edward of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Sister: Gregoria Esparza of Peoria, Arizona; 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Luis DeLaTorre and Guadalupe Fierro DeLaTorre; Sisters: Mercedes Sedillos and Mary Silva; Brothers: Dionicio DeLaTorre and Ramon DeLaTorre.