Manuela "Nellie Franco" Montano Obituary (1939 - 2022)

Manuela Montano "Nellie Franco" ,82, was born September 29, 1939 in Loving, New Mexico. She was peacefully called home to rest March 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert G. Franco, parents Manuel and Antonia Anaya, and grandson Jerry Jr. "JJ" Franco. Nellie leaves behind 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and her 6 children Robert Jr. Franco (Frances), Veronica Buchanan (Jean), Jerry Franco (Charlene), Patty Franco, Charles Franco, and Paul Franco (Sherry). She also leaves behind her grandchildren Tato, Mike, Ronny, Geno, Yolando, Paul, Henry, Candace, Robert Lee, Amber, Alycia, Nathen, Dawson, and Matthew and 28+ great grandchildren. Nellie was one of a kind and truly had a heart of gold. She was known for her amazing food; she always cooked with love and made enough to feed an army. She was there to help anyone in need, no questions asked. She didn't just raise her own children and grandchildren but also many many more. She took in any and every child that needed a home, her home became theirs. Nellie also loved going to church. Her whole life she always worked so hard, working 2 or 3 jobs at a time while also raising her family. She had such a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh. Nellie's family loves and misses her dearly. Services will be held at the Mammoth Blessed Sacrament Church on Saturday March 19, 2022 with the rosary starting at 10:30 a.m. and mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by the burial at the Mammoth Valley View Cemetery. Lunch will be held at the church hall following the burial. There are no gallery images.