Melissa Dawn Kannada-Franco, 43, of Laramie, died on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.
She was born on June 18, 1975 in Oklahoma City to Kenneth and Charlotte Kannada.
She married Raymond Franco on August 21, 2015.
Melissa had a heart of gold. She was quick to help anyone who needed help. She loved being with her family and friends, cooking, laughing, and enjoying life. She was a member of St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church.
Melissa worked for last 20 years at Ivinson Memorial Hospital as a patient coordinator for Radiology. She loved her job and she cherished every relationship that she made while at work
She is preceded in death by her father, Sam DeBolt.
She is survived by her mother, Charlotte DeBolt of Tucson, AZ; her husband, Raymond Franco of Laramie, WY; her children, David Bolton and Lacey Bolton; her siblings, Rhonda Stam, William Kannada, Kenny Kannada, and Teresa Vasquez; her stepchildren, Kassandra Bolton (Robert McIntyre), Anthony Rodriguez, Rochelle Martinez, Chris Suppes, and Carlos Mendez; her step grandchildren, Myles, Malayah, and Mace McIntyre; and her numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Rosary and Vigil service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6th at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church.
Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church with the Reverend Fr. Dave Erickson as celebrant.
PRAYER"S
My deepest condolences to Melissa's family. She was a bright light - always smiling, greeting everyone with a hug. Melissa was genuine and had a kind and compassionate heart. I loved to watch and listen to her talk about her family - she just lit up. She will be truly missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing her. Those of us lucky enough to know her will certainly never forget her. Ann Jacobs
Melissa was a very special person in my heart. She had a way of bringing people together. I will forever miss you. Thank you for being my friend for loving me. I love you and your family. Teresa and Rhonda, Charlotte. Life with go on without her but she will live forever in our hearts. God Bless
To the Family, I want to express how sorry to read about your loss. Losing a family member can be very painful. When I lost my father, I found comfort in what the Bible teaches. I fully believe, as the Bible teaches, that God will restore paradisaic conditions to our earth and that he yearns to bring back to life on earth those who have died—including our family members. (Job 14:14, 15; John 5:28, 29) We can look forward to the day when we will hold and embrace them again. Every time we hear the word “paradise,” that hope warms our hearts! In the meantime, we can take comfort in the fact that they are in God’s memory. I hope the same thoughts may bring your family comfort in dealing with your loss.
I remember Melissa when I worked for GCBJ. Kind soul, always willing to help. Thank you Lord for sharing her with us. Please watch over her family in this time of need and sorrow. RIP sweet lady.
Melissa was a truly amazing person. I used to work with her and she always had a smile on her face and brightened up the day. She will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all her family and friends. You will be missed.
"the fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose". Love you always sweet girl. Your family will always be in my heart..
I was very saddened to hear of your passing . Wishing your family well, wonderful woman of God.
Thank you to Melissa and the Kannada family for being a blessing to me and helping me since January. It was a shock to me. Melissa was a sweet person. She will be missed.
So sorry and shocked to hear of Melissa's passing. We remember her as "one of the kids" when we visited with Charlotte and Sam who lived just down the street. I also enjoyed seeing and talking with her when I needed radiology services at the hospital. She would bring me up-to-date on the family. Melissa will be sorely missed. May God be with her family to go through the grieving process. Just remember, she is in a much better place and is looking down on all of us. Joan and Tom D.
Sweet beautiful lyssa my heart breaks ? u r such a kind beautiful soul❤ we have been friends for over half my life and I love you.. You were truly one of the most caring and loving people I have ever known❤ it has been an honor to have u as one of my best friends.. I miss you terribly? rest in paradise sweet beautiful Lyssa.. I love you❤
I am so sorry my sympathy goes out to all the family her wings were ready but our hearts were not she will be missed very much her smile was contagious you will all be in my thoughts
RIP MOMMA MELISSA thank u for living us like u did... we will never forget u
Why is what I’ll never know.. now the question is how to let u go? I’ll tell u how we never will.. you’ll be missed n never forgotten..RIP MOMMA MELISSA
Your passing will by far not come easy to let go.. The love u held for us all will never be forgotten u were one of a kind and we’ll miss u forever we love u... and we will stand strong in keeping our family together... RIP MOMMA MELISSA
I'm so sorry to hear that Melissa has passed. She truly had a heart of gold. I met her while working at the hospital and kept in touch over the years. Lots of love and prayers to her family. We love and miss you Melissa.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I know in my heart that you are watching over your family Melissa, may God wrap you in his loving arms . You will always be in my memories and for that I thank you.
My thoughts and prayers goes out to her family and friends. She was a amazing young lady and friend to my daughter. She will be missed forever. Fly with the Angel's. gone but never forgotten
She was a loving and dedicated mother. I could always count on her, and I always enjoyed her humor and caring. My thoughts go out to your family. Let me know if I can do anything to help.
My thoughts and prayers to all. She was a great person
It's been 4 days since I received the news of your passing and still feels so raw, as I know we are all mourning your death in out own ways. I love you my Soul Sister , you where so wonderful to me through out our years. I will forever cherish our memories together. I love you Sister, until we meet again Rest in Paradise sweet girl ?
My condolences to her family. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers for you. She was a very kind and loving person and I will always remember her smile.
So sorry for you loss. Prayers to the family. Melissa you were always so sweet and kind. Will be greatly missed.
I will miss you my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who loved her and all that are hurting from the loss of such a beautiful soul.
I always called her Melis. She was so special to me and I loved seeing her so happy with Raymond. I was so shocked when I heard of her passing and I will miss her. She was so helpful when we worked at the hospital together. God has taken 3 kind souls this week and may you all be holding hands together in heaven. I send hugs and sympathy to you Raymond and the children. May your happy memories of her give you some peace.
Peace be to her family. Melissa was such a beautiful person and I was lucky to have known her.
It's still hard to believe that she's gone. A good friend, always helpful and kind. Raymond, Lacy, and the rest of the family--I am so sorry. Heaven gained a special angel. I don't know how many times she took care of us up there in Radiology when Rae was having a procedure. She always greeted us with a hug and a smile. I know in my heart that Rae and Melissa entered heaven together--laughing and chatting like always. My heart breaks for you all. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Jessica Kimzey
I'm very sorry for your loss, Melissa was always very kind and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. RIP my friend
My sympathy to her family and her mom. We will miss you and you will never be forgotten.