Amanda Rolfes

February 6, 1927 - October 16, 2014

Beloved and cherished wife of Raymond Rolfes for 30 years, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2014. Amanda was born in Espanola, NM on February 6, 1927 to the late Melecio Fresquez and Braulia Fresquez (Ortiz). She was one of seven children; her late sisters, Lou Lujan, Gilda Quintana, and her late brother, Tony Fresquez. Amanda is survived by sisters, Amelia Sisneros and Angelina Romero and brother, Benito Fresquez. She was also predeceased by her first husband of 29 years, Jose D. Montoya, and her second husband of 8 years, William Rudometkin.

Amanda had two children, her daughter, Claire Marie Brandin (Montoya) deceased and her surviving son, Joseph Montoya (wife, Jan Montoya). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Stephanie Ibarra-Rivera, Benjamin Brandin, Mary Benevenuto and Joshua Montoya. Proud great grandmother of Andrew Yustat (deceased), Alyssa Yustat, Addison Benvenuto, Aidan Benvenuto, Lucas Ibarra-Rivera, Stephen Ibarra-Rivera, and Brandon Ibarra-Rivera.

Amanda enjoyed a 40+ year career at Brooks Cameras in San Francisco. She was an avid picture taker and her many photo albums will provide us many memories in the years to come. However, her biggest passion was always family. She will be greatly missed by all.

We would like to thank Aegis of San Francisco and most especially our mother’s caregiver, Juanita for the tender care she provided. You gave her the opportunity to live her last days in comfort and leave this world peacefully.

Family and friends may visit Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 3:00pm – 9:00pm at DUGGAN’S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.