Funeral Mass: Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.
Rite of committal: will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
The Angels have been here for some time. Today they came and took our dearly beloved Mother home. Mom took their hands and peacefully went to a bigger, brighter, beautiful place. Her family was gathered by her side.
Loretta was born on September 8, 1915 to Marcelina Gonzalez and Juan Martinez in Silas, Mexico. She came to the United States as a very small child with her Mother. They returned to Mexico when her Mother became ill and then passed away. Loretta returned to the United States and was raised by her half sister. She married Guadalupe Carranco on January 8, 1932 in Forsyth Montana. They lived in Hysham for several years. Later they purchased a farm in Thurlow Montana and raised their family of ten children. Miles City Montana became their home when the farm was sold in 1962. Loretta worked at Holy Rosary Hospital and the Custer County Rest Home. After retiring, she continued to do part time home care until 2001. She resided at Eagle Manor for one year. The family moved her to Billings Montana in 2005 to live with her daughter Theresa where she received the best of health care until the time of her passing. She loved to crochet, tend to her flowers and garden and listen to music. "Grammy" adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Loretta was preceded in death by her husband Lupe, her eldest son Mike, and grandson David. She is survived by Mike's wife Barbara and children Machelle, Craig and Sydney, son Louie (Bonnie) and children Stephanie, Brent and Jennifer, son Tom (Cindy) and child Jeanne, daughter Helen Brabant (Fred) and children Mike, Debbie, and Jeff, daughter Theresa Carranco, daughter Mary Moeller (Herm) and children Brandon and Jacey, son John (Darlene) and child Cathy, daughter Lucy Benge (Doug) and children Kevin, Todd and Brett, son Charlie (LeeAnn) and children Kerry and Ryan, and daughter Carole Higgins (Wade) and children Andrea, Matt and Chrissy. "Carole says Mom saved the best for last."
Grammy is survived by 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Mom you are now in the arms of Jesus and we will give thanks every day for having you in our lives.
The Carranco family would like to extend a very special thank you to Rocky Mountain Hospice, nurses Lindsay and Lynn for their kind and gentle care, Father David of St. Bernard Parish in Billings for his guidance and prayers. Donations may be made in Loretta's name to Rocky Mountain Hospice or the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Billings. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 28, 2007 with a Vigil service at 7:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot in the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
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