![]() ![]() The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola. Burial to follow at the Santa Cruz Cemetery in El Llano. Due to the Covid Pandemic, there will be limited seating. ![]() Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, November 20 at 11 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz, NM. Honorary Pallbearers are grandson Justin Lovato and Amadeo Romero. Serving the family as pallbearers are: Grandson Patrick Lovato, Matthew Martinez, Sr., Matthew Martinez, Jr., Robert Martinez, Daniel Salazar and Gary Vigil. Sister, Patty Martinez her daughters Lizzy and Monica, Debbie and husband Greg, nephew Filbert and wife Nancy, sister-in-law Geniva Martinez, niece Tanya Sandoval and family, Godson, Matthew Martinez, Jr, and many other numerous relatives and friends. Patito is survived by the love of his life, his soulmate and wife of 47 years, Andrea, son, Patrick and wife Stephanie, granddaughter Emma, grandsons Patrick and Justin. His loss is felt deeply by all who knew him. Patito and Andrea had a love story written in the stars and were always known to be side by side. Patito has been mentioned as a walking Outdoor Life Magazine come to life in his many stories. He shared his love for the outdoors with the love of his life Andrea, his son, grandkids and many friends and family. Patito was also an avid hunter and fisherman. His love for basketball continued as he watched his granddaughter Emma on the court or shooting hoops with her on a Sunday afternoon. ![]() Patito was well known in the community for being a part of the basketball team as a Santa Cruz Crusader. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rosie Sandoval brother, Bob Lovato nephews, David and Raymond Sandoval brother-in-law, Sonny Martinez, niece Patricia Martinez mother and father-in-law, Maguin and Teresa Romero. Patito was born on Novemin Las Vegas, New Mexico to Patricio and Lois Lovato. Pat “Patito” Lovato, Jr., resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on November 16, 2020. ![]()
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