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Carl James Firpo
Oct 23, 1933 - Oct 9, 2012
Posted by Jo Aguirre
Harmon County Funeral Home
Carl James Firpo, age 78, of Hollis, passed away early Tuesday
morning, October 9, 2012, at his home in Hollis.
Mr. Firpo was born in San Francisco, California, on October 23,
1933, to Louis and Betty (Deleo) Firpo. After his graduation
from high school, Carl worked for several years at Fuller Paint
Factory and later opened his own sheet metal business. On May 1,
1971, he married the love of his life, Rita Richardson, and they
spent the next forty-one wonderful years together before his
death. Moving to Hollis, in 1977, he again opened a sheet metal
business and also spent many years with the Hollis Police
Department and the Harmon County Sheriff’s Department. After his
retirement, Carl enjoyed spending time with his family, deer
hunting on occasions and his daily trips to feed the deer.
Preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife,
Rita, of the home; two sons, Mike Firpo and wife Denise of
Clovis, California and Gregg Firpo of Oklahoma City; three
grandchildren, Kiley Firpo, Dillon Firpo and Geneva Firpo; one
sister, Angie Heinzle of Oregon; two brothers, Lou Firpo of
Belmont, California and Leonard Firpo of Washington along with
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Carl Firpo will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday,
October 12, 2012, at the Hollis First Baptist Church with Pastor
Justin Sampler officiating.
Interment will be at Fairmount
Cemetery under the direction of Harmon County Funeral Home of
Hollis.
The family will greet friends at Harmon County Funeral Home on
Thursday, October 11, 2012, from 5 until 6 p.m.
Online tributes may be made to the family at
www.HarmonCountyFuneral.com
Fairmount Cemetery
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