Frances V. Cuellar

Cuellar, Frances V.

Heaven gained another angel. Frances V. Cuellar entered eternal life on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Frances was born to Desiderio Vallez and Andreita Gonzales Vallez on April 8, 1929 in Pueblito, NM. When she was eight years old and after the death of her father, the family moved into "town", Socorro. Being the oldest daughter of a widowed mother, she helped raise her two younger brothers, Emilio and Juan Jose "JJ". Frances graduated from Socorro High School in 1948. During her senior year, one of her proudest moments was when she was crowned Sun Bowl Princess in El Paso, TX. Frances married the love of her life, Samuel "Sonny" Cuellar in 1950 and moved to Dallas, Texas where Sonny became a chef at the Hotel Adolphus. In Dallas, Sonny and Frances were blessed with four children, Janet, Sammy, Billy and Patti. In early 1959, they moved back to Socorro to raise their children closer to family. Jolinda was later born in Albuquerque. Frances worked in the food industry with Sonny for many years and later was employed by the Socorro Public Schools, first as a secretary and then as a Home School Liaison. She loved going into the homes of children to ensure they received the help they needed to stay in school. Frances loved to travel but it was the experiences and the people she met that she loved the most. She never missed a birthday, holiday, or special event in her families lives. She was so generous, loving, and caring that she easily became "Granny" to so many people. She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding Frances in death are her parents; her husband, Sonny; son, Sammy; granddaughter, Denise Montoya; and brother, Emilio. Frances is survived by her children, Janet Montoya, Billy Cuellar (Karen), Patti Zimmerman (Michael) and Jolinda Cuellar. Grandchildren, Michele Montoya, Mitchell Cuellar, Erin Zimmerman (Tyler Skaggs), Carmen Rarick (Justin) and Kayla Zimmerman (Keegan Thomas-Chappell); great-grandchildren, Chanel Hefter, Caden Hefter and Emma Lynn Rarick; bother, JJ Vallez and sister in law, Monica Catherine Vallez. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 9:00 am at San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real, Socorro, NM. With Father John Anasiudu as  Celebrant .  Interment will follow at San Miguel Cemetery  where she will be buried in the family plot. Pallbearers will be Mitchell Cuellar, Rick Griego, Darryl Cases, David Griego, Michael Montoya and  Thurman Derryberry Jr..  Honorary pallbearers are Juan Jose Vallez, Richie Lucero, Caden Hefter, Justin Rarick and Michael R. Zimmerman.
To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Frances care has been entrusted to
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530