Jose "Anastacio" Lovato

Jose "Anastacio" Lovato, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born November 3, 1940, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico, to Frank Lovato and Frances Baca Lovato. Anastacio was hardworking and always provided for his family. He enjoyed going to the Ranch, working outside, working on small engines and vehicles, and being a jokester with everyone. Being with his family and going to the casinos was his greatest joys.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Erlinda Lovato; parents, Frank and Frances Lovato; siblings, Louise Cox Garlock, Isidro Lovato, Senovia Solano Gonzales, and Ernestina Ortiz.

Anastacio is survived by son, Steven Lovato; daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Bennie Martinez; grandchildren, Alexandra Lovato, Sabrina Lovato, AnnaMarie Martinez, and Joseph Martinez; stepchildren, Barbara Griego, and Liz Griego; step- grandchildren, Michael Doiel, Desiree Flores, Sheray Lucero, Ray Flores and Angelica Griego; many Great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Cox, Levorio Lovato, Helen Valles and Johnny Lovato.

Services will begin with Recitation of the Rosary, 8:00AM, Thursday, April 10, 2025, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00AM. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.