Sophie Montano Savala

Sophie Montano Savala, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Nana passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family. She had celebrated her 96th birthday on July 23rd. Sophie was born on July 23, 1916 in Bisbee, Arizona to Antonio and Eustasia Montano. She was the last survivor of her family.

During WWII, She worked for Bermite Corp. in Saugus, CA. After, she worked for Fillmore/Piru Citrus Association in the packing house for 45 years. She then retired to stay home and care for her grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, Gardening, Family Parties, Camping at Blue Point, Dancing, and occasional bus trips to Las Vegas. Nana also enjoyed being married for 58 years to the late Frank Savala Sr. Together, they lived on the old Baker Ranch on Guiberson Road; Piru.

They had four children – three daughters, one son. Nana was a very strong woman to endure many of life’s ups and downs. She managed to live on her own for quite some time before staying at the Fillmore Convalescent Center.

There, she made several friends and created many smiles. Nana made sure to look pretty, wear her jewelry, dance a little, play Bingo, and smile.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank Sr., daughters Connie and Delia; grandsons Rueben and David; and great-great grandson Robert. She leaves behind her beloved family – daughter Mary Reyes and son Frank Savala Jr.

In her passing, Nana leaves behind four generations of 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren.

Viewing for Sophie will be held on Tuesday August 14, 2012 @ Skillin-Carroll Mortuary in Fillmore, CA from 4-5pm.

Rosary Friday, August 17, 2012 at 8:30am San Salvador Mission Piru, Ca. Funeral Mass to follow at 9:00am.

Graveside services will be immediately following Mass at Piru Cemetery. Reception to follow at Railway Café 3989 Center Street, Piru, CA.

A special thank you goes to the Fillmore Convalescent Center staff for their endless care of our Nana. A very special thanks goes to Cynthia Lopez, Christina Alvary, Mathias Gonzalez, & Kay.

For Our Nana

“EN EL NOMBRE DE PADRE, HIJO, ESPIRITU, SANTO” - AMEN

-Love,

Baby Bobby