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Submitted: 1/30/22 • Approved: 1/31/22 • Last Updated: 2/3/22 • R485834-G485834-S3
July 10, 1946-November 4, 2013
Loving Father, Brother, Friend
*Photo, courtesy of M. Bishop
*Information, courtesy of Beth
*Obituary
COLORADO CITY RECORD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
In Memory of
Santos Ricardo Franco
July 10, 1946 - November 4, 2013
Santos Ricardo Alvidrez "Richard" Franco was called to rest on November 4, 2013 at his home amongst his family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 2PM at Saint Ann's Catholic Church with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating. Richard will be laid to rest in Mitchell County Cemetery next to his daughter Esther.
Richard was born in Colorado City, TX on July 10, 1946 to Josefa A. and Jose Franco. He was a carpenter, a contractor, but most of all he was a family man. He enjoyed carpentry, playing dominoes, watching football and western movies, and being around his family and friends. He was an excellent swimmer; he had saved at least 6 people from drowning. He was an outstanding baseball player whose favorite position was shortstop. He was a lifelong resident of Colorado City and a member of Saint Ann's Catholic Church.
He leaves behind his wife, Teresa, and their daughters, Stacy and Emilia and her son, Elijah; he is also survived by his children, Richard Franco Jr. and his children Justin and Alexa; Elizabeth Ann Franco and her children, Felicia, Marcus and his wife, Macey, and Marissa; Eva and husband Leonard Rico and their children, David Elias and his wife Jade, Monica, and Isaac; Elsa and her husband Jason Free and their children, Amanda, Kailyn, Jason and his wife Yari, Aaron, and Wesley; Ellena Franco and her children, Clarissa, Karen and Sara; Evelyn and her children, Christopher, Sebastian, Chelsea, and Kelsea; Estella and her husband JC Slinker and children Joe Michael, Joseph, and Matthew; 11 great- grandchildren; as well as two sisters and seven brothers.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Esther Marie "Chucky"; his parents; two brothers and one sister.
Rosary prayer service will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7PM at Saint Ann's Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 AM until 8 PM at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Services are under the care and direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Contributed on 1/30/22 by neldapat
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