Passed Away On: May 9, 2022
December 15, 1931-May 9, 2022
Manuela Pasillas Rojas was born on December 15, 1931 in Lodi, California and was the daughter of Felicito Pasillas Carillo and María de Jesús Bueno with 7 siblings. She married the love of her life, Jesus Rojas, in Zacatecas, Mexico and they were married for 66 years, until his own passing. Together, they had 6 children, Manuel, Esperanza, Berta, Eloísa, Maria, and Enrique. Manuela, or abuelita as many called her, had a total of 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was loved by so many and was known for always singing her corridos at family gatherings, opening her home to those needing a place to stay, and for instilling the value of family and unconditional love in others. She will be remembered for the enduring love she had for her husband and her family.
Manuela Pasillas Rojas nació el 15 de diciembre en el año 1931 en Lodi, California y era hija de Felicito Pasillas Carillo y María de Jesús Bueno Ávila con 7 hermanas/hermanos. Se casó con el amor de su vida, Jesús Rojas, en Zacatecas, México y estuvieron casados durante 66 años, hasta el fallecimiento de él. Juntos tuvieron 6 hijos, Manuel, Esperanza, Berta, Eloísa, María y Enrique. Manuela, o abuelita como muchos la llamaban, tuvo un total de 17 nietos y 21 bisnietos. Era querida por muchos y era conocida por cantar sus corridos en las reuniones familiares, abrir su hogar a quienes necesitaban un lugar donde quedarse y por inculcar el valor de la familia y el amor incondicional en los demás. Será recordada por el amor que tuvo por su esposo y su familia.
Visitation will be on Monday May 16 at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at St. Benedict Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. for the recitation of the Rosary. On Tuesday, May 17, a Mass of the Resurrection will begin at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.