Obituary of Lawrence SABO

LAWRENCE CLARE SABONovember 19, 1936 to March 19, 2009Lawrence Clare Sabo, 72, of Lake Havasu City was called home on March 19, 2009 to rest in peace with our Lord after a brief battle with cancer.Larry was born in Flint, Michigan on November 19, 1936. He met his future wife, Mary Ann Hughes, in high school and married her soon after they graduated. They would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on June 29.Wanting to get away from the cold winters in Michigan, Larry briefly moved his young family to Arizona before moving on to California, where he remained for the next 26 years. After surviving his first battle with cancer that took away his voice box, Larry and Mary Ann decided a change was needed. They moved to Lake Havasu City after purchasing London Bridge Ice Cream Parlor in the English Village in 1989. Larry's love of sports was well known. He was the star fullback on his high school football team, and coached his son's teams when he was young in addition to keeping up on all the major football, basketball and baseball games throughout the year. Larry was also known for his cooking skills. When any of his children had questions about a recipe he was the one they called for advice and/or help.Larry is survived by the love of his life, Mary Ann, his children, Cathy Sepulveda of Lake Havasu City, AZ., Debbie (Carlos) Gallegos of Corona, CA., Vickie Sabo of Anaheim, CA., Nancy Sabo-Bunker of Chino Hills, CA., Mike (Ellen) Sabo of Lake Havasu City, AZ., his eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and little Tinker. He is also survived by his brothers Paul, Chuck, and Mike and sisters Suzanne, Janet and Jeannie and their families.Although we can no longer hold you or see your smile, we know that you are in a better place. You will always be in our hearts…Funeral mass will be said on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM with a rosary at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church with Father Mike Ashibuogwu officiating.In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Larry's name to Hospice of Havasu, P O Box 597, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405.Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.