Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Elaine Granado (née Young) passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 83.
She is reunited with her parents George Young and Adelina Pope; brothers: George Young, William Young; sons: William Paul Granado, and Augustine Nicholas Granado.
Mary is survived by her daughter Raquel Granado Santistevan; son Reyes Granado, daughter in law Cynthia; brother Jon C Young; sister Gloria Speck; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Mary’s hometown is Cimarron NM. Mary was a talented artist whose paintings and sculptures were featured in many County Art Shows across New Mexico, where she won a number of ribbons for her work. Known best for her storyteller dolls, landscape paintings, and painted garden rocks. Mary lives on through the art that she passed down to her family. She was a witty and humorous woman, quick to tell a joke even in times of stress, which always brought levity to any situation. She was a lover of movies, music, and was a big fan of Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart.
Mary devoted her professional life to service of others. She worked in cosmetology as a licensed beautician and instructor, in childcare, and in home healthcare.
Mary’s Life Celebration will take place in the spring at her home in Cimarron, New Mexico.
