Rachel Love

Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 08, 2012. She was born April 2, 1924 in Saint Elmo, IL. She moved to Albuquerque to marry the love of her life, Robert J. Love. They were married at St. Charles Catholic Church on October 31, 1945, and were happily married for 67 years. Rachel was a loving wife and a wonderful and caring mom. Rachel was an inspiration to everyone she met. She led a full and complete life that included a non-traditional career in real estate investment, construction and a partner in several businesses. She was a very devout Catholic. She is survived by her ten children, Janet Tingen (Daniel), Joyce Sitton, Mary Riordan, Nancy Parks (Steve), Barbara McBroom (Bill), Robert Love (Ramona), Patricia Snyder (Robert), Judith O'Mara (Tim), Charles Love (Otila), and Sarah Love. Grandmother to 25 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; sister-in-laws, Rita Wafer and Marie Spangler; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Love; and parents, Frank and Sarah Spangler. Her lasting legacy is her gift of being a role model, a selfless and loving person, who practiced perseverance and unconditional love. A rosary will be recited August 10, 2012, 6:00 p.m. at French - University Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, Albuquerque, with Father John C. Daniel, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.