Gene E. Lovato
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Gene passed away at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Denver, CO on August 30, 1940. The family moved to Grand Junction, CO in 1950. He retired from Community Hospital in 2009.
Gene attended school in Grand Junction. He went into the service, serving in the Army, in 1959. He was sent to Germany.
Gene was a beloved, kind person to all. He was a really, really great guy and would do anything for anyone. He loved Alaska and visiting relatives there. He lived there for a while and enjoyed it greatly. He was a faithful Bronco fan!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mel and Isabel Lovato; 2 brothers, Steve and Al Lovato of California. He is survived by 3 sisters, Viola Lovato; his twin sister, Jane (John) Mariz; and JoAnn (Dan) Haining of Norwood, CO; and several nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Gene and thought he was the greatest.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2PM at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.