Janalle Marie Franco

Janalle Marie Franco (Catanach) beloved mother and friend passed August 2nd 2021 at the age of 53.

Janalle is survived by her children, Justin Baca, Jeremy Baca, and Janaye Franco; sisters, JoLynne McDaniel and husband, Dexter and Lori Collins and her husband, Bobby; niece/goddaughter, Kimberly Kneebone and husband, Zach; brother, Jeff Anaya and wife, Robin; niece, Krystal Salazar; grandchildren, Layla Alvarez, and Aria Baca. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Jesus Catanach and Mary Erlinda Montoya; step-father, Delfido F. Anaya; grandparents, Eddie Catanach, Fidelia Catanach, and Adriano Montoya.

Janalle was born on March 12, 1968 in Santa Fe, NM to Joseph Jesus Catanach and Mary Erlinda Montoya. She was a wonderfully humorous, compassionate person towards everyone and everything to cross her path. She was the strongest and most courageous mother in her children's eyes battling various chronic illnesses until her time was called. Defied the medical world and proved miracles are possible through God.

Janalle is and forever will be a light to fulfill our world. An angel who captivates the hearts of our loved ones. She’ll forever live on, not in our thoughts, but in our memory and truth.