Olga M. Granado

Olga Granado, 55, passed away June 4, 2010 at her home in Las Cruces. She was born December 31, 1954 in Las Cruces to Robert and Marcella (Montoya) Granado. Olga has devoted the past 19 years to improving the live of the children and families of incarcerated offenders in southern New Mexico. She was the Director of the Visitor Hospitality House at Southern NM Correctional Facility and in 2008 was honored by the State of New Mexico as Volunteer of the Year. Olga Granado has been a true pillar of our community, working tirelessly to help people in difficult circumstances. Her determination and perseverance ensured needy families had food to eat and a place to stay. She made sure the children had school supplies and Christmas gifts. She provided Thanksgiving baskets for their families, even prepared their taxes. Olga's passion for her Savior Jesus Christ was evident in everything she did. Her laughter and joy were contagious. Olga was a wonderful cook and fed more people than anyone could ever count. She had the gift of hospitality and made everyone feel welcome and loved. She also had an amazing ability to recruit volunteers and resources to help her minister to inmate families. Olga has been a blessing from God to this community. Her beautiful smile and giving heart will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Olga is survived by her loving children: a daughter Angie Marie Rivera, husband Horacio Rivera, two sons, Bob (B.J.) Gilbert and Rocio A. Gilbert and Fernando Corona and wife Paola Corona. Olga is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Adriana Granado, Robert Gilbert, steven Rivera, Joseph Gilbert, Olga Rivera, Prescilla Corona, Lyric Corona, and Little Fernie Corona, Marcos Galvan and great grandson Jaden Fernandez. Other survivors include her brothers: Tony Granado and wife Zulema of El Paso, TX; Robert Granado Jr. of Las Cruces NM; Ray Granado Sr. and wife Kimberly Granado of Las Cruces, NM; Ji mmy Granado and companion Rhonda of Frederick, Maryland; five sisters Angie Lindvall of Las Cruces, NM; Adela Serna and husband Pete Sr. of El Paso, TX; Vickie Romero and husband Rudy of Belen, NM; Lita Romero and Husband Earl of Algodeone, NM. Miss Me But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not for long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan And a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds Miss me, but let me go. A visitation will be held Monday June 7, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home from 5-6 PM followed by a prayer service the same evening at 6 PM also at Getz. The funeral service will be at 10 AM Tuesday June 8, 2010 at the First Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Leopoldo Rivera. Pallbearers will be Pete Serna Jr., Robert Gilbert, Adriana Granado, Frankie Romero, Alex Strouse, Luis Molina, Damiano Romero and Michael Granado. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Ray, Steven Rivera and Joseph Gilbert. The family would like to thank Dr. Rauth, MD and his staff for the countless hours and loving care given to Olga. PDF Printable Version