Ronald O. Skolte Sr.,

SKOLTE-Ronald O. Skolte Sr. passed away on July 23, 2009 in Gallup, NM. He was 52. He was born on July 2, 1957 in Sacramento, California to John Skolte and Yvonne Goudy Skolte. Mr. Skolte was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, and was the elected Grand Knight of Gallup Knights of Columbus Council #1783; he also had been a member of councils in Tennessee, Minnesota, and California. He served his Country in the United States Marines. He attended New Life Apostolic Church with his fianc�?©. He will always be remembered as a perfect gentleman, who was always willing to help anyone he could. He will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his fianc�?©e Tina Mulliner of Gallup. His four children; Ronald O. Skolte Jr., Rosemary Skolte, Robert Skolte, and Rebecca Skolte. His close friends; Arnie and Liz Morales. We love you Ron and will miss you. He was preceded in death by his Parents; John and Yvonne Skolte. Pallbearers include; Daniel Long, John Montano, Gordon House, Zeke Gonzales, Mike Chavez, John Peterson, and Arnie Morales. Gallup Knights of Columbus will serve as pallbearers and honor guard. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Ronald O. Skolte Memorial Fund c/o Vince Esparza - Knights of Columbus First Financial Credit Union 13 South Boardman Ave. Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, 505-863-5656. Services have been entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup 1830 Barbara Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6671