Bonni Sue Pando Obituary (1941 - 2016)

Bonni Sue (Mackey) Pando 8/2/1941 - 1/21/2016 Bonni (Mackey) Pando died peacefully in the early morning of January 21, 2016 at home in Folsom, CA with her family by her side. Hampton and Irene were the proud parents of a baby girl named Bonni Sue, who was born August 2, 1941 in Savanna, Oklahoma. She met her late husband Nick Pando early in her life in the Bay Area and was happily married for over 40 years and had three beautiful children. Bonni worked as a real estate broker and helped manage the family business in Fremont, CA for many years. Her most important role was being a devoted "wife and mom". She moved to Folsom, CA to be closer to her children. Bonni started a new career in Sales for Cintas Corporation and recently retired. Her real passion was to help others and be actively involved with church. She served on several church ministries, helping with the homeless, and was a CASA advocate for children. She still made her family the center part of her daily life. Bonni was commonly known as "Nana" by her grandchildren and their friends. If you were lucky to meet Bonni, she would also be a nana to you. Bonni is survived by her children Mia Darrow and Dominic Pando and his wife Cheree, also her son-in-law Mike Lauraya and his wife Sangita all of Folsom, CA; and the grandchildren she adored Joshua Koch, Amanda Koch, Dalton Pando, Nicholas Darrow, Alexandria Lauraya, Savannah Lauraya, and Bryce Pando. Also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Betty and Bill Barlow of Broken Arrow, OK; sister Barbara Hoehn of Sutter Creek, CA; and brother and sister-in-law Bob and Violet Mackey of Pioneer, CA. She was proceeded by her husband Nick Pando and daughter Melissa Lauraya. Bonni will be truly missed by her family, friends and all of the various associations that she was involved with throughout the years. She was filled with much love and had a contagious smile! Heaven has gained a true angel! Visitation and Rosary at Green Valley Mortuary 610 Coloma St in Folsom, CA from 6:00-8:00 pm January 26, 2016. Funeral Services and Mass will be held 10:00 am January 27, 2016 at St. John's Catholic Church 307 Montrose Drive in Folsom, CA. Reception to follow. Donations for funeral and burial expenses are being accepted by the family. Please contact Mia Darrowfor for more information.