Carl Vidal

VIDAL - Carl Vidal, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2011. Carl was born in Hollywood, CA on October 31, 1922. Carl was a graduate of Gallup High School and University of New Mexico where he obtained degrees in both Accounting and Law; he then went on to proudly serve our country from 1942 through 1946 serving in WWII. Carl came home to Gallup and practiced law for a short time. He then invested in the juke-box business as well as becoming a co-owner in Vidal Hardware. Once settled, Carl started raising a family. Carl then sold his interests and became an Hotelier of the Historic El Rancho Hotel/Motel and Ramada Inn. Carl relocated to Albuquerque, NM in 1982 where he became an entrepreneur of various business interests. Carl is survived by his six children, Carleen Cox and husband Kevin of Winslow, AZ, Adrianne Vidal of Albuquerque, NM, Patience Mills of Portland OR, Michelle Vidal of Albuquerque, NM, Kathy Vidal and husband Mike of Kuwait, and Carl Vidal Jr. and wife Yaneth of Albuquerque, NM; nine grand children; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; A Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 301 Stover Ave SW. Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Carl's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222