Livorio "Lee" Lovato Livorio "Lee" Lovato, age 85, passed

Livorio "Lee" Lovato Livorio "Lee" Lovato, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 16, 1939, in Villanueva, New Mexico, Lee's life was a testament to his faith, family and hard work. Lee was a dedicated husband to Carol, his loving wife of 62 years. He was a devoted father to James Lovato (Laura), Janet Lyons (Mike), and Martha Tse (Winston). Lee was also a very proud grandfather to seven grandchildren, Sam, Ben, Gillian, Maria, Sirena, Maya, and Gabriel. Lee was a hardworking man who built a career as an accountant, seizing on the training he received during his tenure in the Army. He was proud of his service to his country. Lee's work ethic provided great opportunity to his family, allowing them to flourish and pursue their own aspirations. Lee was also a sociable man who never forgot a face or name and always found new friends through his gift of conversation and compliments. He was a devoted brother and son, never too busy to help family in need and his commitment and unwavering love for his family will never be forgotten. Lee is survived by his brother John Lovato and sisters Mary Cox and Helen Valles. He is preceded in death by his siblings Senobia Solano Gonzales, Louise Cox, Tina Ortiz, Isidro Lovato, and Tacho Lovato, and his parents Francisco and Francisca Lovato. A funeral service will be held on May 20, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM at Risen Savior Catholic Church. Visitation will start at 8:30 am, followed by a rosary at 9:00 am and mass at 9:30 am. The burial service will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM at 1:30 pm. A reception will be held immediately following at Santa Fe Funeral and Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation in Lee's memory.