LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jerry M. Albo Sr., a resident of Lake County, passed away Feb. 7, 2014, at the age of 71.

He was born to Pete and Mary Albo Feb. 28, 1942, in Durango, Colo.

He married Beckie Arellano in 1959 and they raised five children.

In 1968 they moved to Farmington, NM, and started P&A Construction in the early 1970s. In 1987 they moved to California. Jerry retired from the heavy equipment operators union.

Jerry was well respected for his knowledge and skill on the backhoe.

He loved all types of fishing and big game hunting. He loved to entertain and throw big backyard barbecues.
    
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Debra.

He is survived by his wife, Beckie; children, Polly Boughan of Texas, Gloria Albo of New Mexico, Jerry Albo Jr. of Lakeport, Michelle Albo of Clearlake Oaks; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, with a Rosary starting at 6 p.m.

The funeral service will be at St. Peters Catholic Church, 4085 Main St. in Kelseyville, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .