Elia Polanco Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elia Polanco in Hobbs, New Mexico, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 15, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuela Saenz and Pilar Pando; and her daughters, Elida Montoya of Eunice and Ilda Mendoza of Hobbs. She is survived by: her husband Manuel Polanco; her siblings, Eva Urias of Douglas, Enrique, Irene Pando of Ojinaga and Elinardo Pando of Plains; her children, Irma (Pundo), Maria-Elena (Luis) and Sergio (Francis); and her caregivers, Tina Mendoza and Hortencia. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Griffin Funeral Home (401 N Dalmont St, Hobbs, NM 88240). A rosary was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
