Rosetta M. Menapace

Frank B. Menapace Jr, 75 and Rosetta M. Menapace 74 lived their life together as one and on Feb 3, 2022 both entered Heaven as one. They passed away in their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a short illness. They were both cremated and will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military Honors on May 2, 2022 at 10:30am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the home of Brian Menapace and Guy Sears in Tijeras, NM.

Frank and Rosetta were passionate and defined by the God they served, the Family they loved, and the country they fought for. They welcomed many as family with open arms. They always had a smile, a hug, a laugh, a meal or a bed for all who crossed their paths.

Frank Menapace was born on March 24, 1946 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frank served in the US Navy as a Mechanical Engineer and fought in Vietnam for his country. Upon retiring from the Military in 1986, he continued to serve in several different areas as a contracted civilian. He bonded with many over his military experiences; guns, hunting, and sharing memories and lessons of all those he was honored to meet through his life and career. Often quiet, unless he had something important to say. Yet, if he teased you, you were indeed loved.

Rosetta Conatser-Sesma Menapace was born on August 27, 1947 in Canyon City, Texas but was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She attended New Mexico State University until she married Frank on December 22, 1967. She worked as needed to provide for her family and helping military families in any way she could during Frank's active years of service and beyond. She found her life’s calling nurturing children as a child care provider, educator, and with local organization while living in VA Beach, Va. In retirement she nurtured her artistic side. Her greatest passion of all was her in-depth bible studies searching the history of her Lord. She loved with her whole heart, and fought for your good always.

Frank and Rosetta are survived by their son Brian Menapace, 54 his husband Guy Sears, 53, their daughter Jenna K Menapace, 52, granddaughters Gianna B Armentrout, 21, Tahlia R Armentrout, 19, and great granddaughter Johanna Danielle, 5 months. They are survived by extended family including Frank's sister, Diane Menapace, and Rosetta's siblings, Robert Sesma, Roberta Sesma Stevens, Robert Conatser, Vicky Conatser Hinchman, and Barbara Conatser McDonald, along with beloved Nieces and Nephews and many other extended family members too long to list.

We are saddened and shocked by losing them both, but are blessed that they never had to grieve the loss of each other. Since young teens they lived life as one, they blessed us and loved us all with full hearts, and side by side they went Home to Jesus’s loving arms, where they no longer feel pain, sorrow, or loss.

Please join us in honoring them…

By donating in their name to their chosen charities. ( support.woundedwarriorproject.org , and our local www.joyjunction.org )

And by sending your stories and photos to help us celebrate their lives through those who knew and were touched by them to FrankandRosetta@gmail.com