Ana Franco Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ana Franco in Artesia, New Mexico, who passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ana Franco to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel Acosta and Dominga Acosta (Porras); and her husband Paul B. Franco. She is survived by: her daughters, Sandra Grado (Trinidad) of Artesia and Sylvia Sanchez (Johnny) of Silver City, NM; her grandchildren, Sandy Mesa (Mike) of Silver City, NM, Amos Grado (Lori) of Artesia, Antonio Grado of Artesia, Vicente Ontiveros of Rio Rancho, NM, Michael Paul Ontiveros (Christina) of Hobbs, NM, Brianna Martinez (Danny) of Lubbock, TX, Kenan LaPour (Austine) of Northfolk, Virginia, Demron Diego Grado (Jerlisha) of Artesia, Michael G. Mesa of Silver City, NM, Obediah Jax Ontiveros of Hobbs, Octavia Jade Ontiveros of Hobbs, Addison Amylia Reeves of Lubbock, TX and Zachuriah Amos Grado of Artesia; and her brothers, Manuel Acosta Artesia (Helen), Epimino Acosta (Gloria) of Roswell, Jesse Acosta (Emma) of Artesia, Erminio Acosta of Roswell, Salvador Acosta (Lydia) of Midland, TX and Mack Acosta of Artesia.
