Francisca Alaniz was born in Mexico in 1922 on a farm.
She grew up in a work oriented ethic which is what you had to use when forced out of their home, legally immigrated to the U.S.
She worked as a domestic later as a concession attendant for The Queen, The Majestic theater, and later Cinemark theaters. While she worked in those theaters, she counseled dozens of young men and women to be their best as they worked part time with her. She enjoyed meeting hundreds of people of all walks of life many which became friends. Francis was young at heart and energetic to the very end. She learned business, English, and finance through the difficult years of the depression, world war 2, the 60's, and 70's. While getting married in 1942 and making a home for a family of 5 she helped the catholic church as well. She was funny, loved mariachi music, having people over to eat and talk, and she was a friend to all. A lady who was brought up to be respectful, presentable, and courteous to a fault. Frances had a strong catholic faith and was an active member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral Church for years. Frances Alaniz was a wonderful friend, great mother, and beloved wife for over 75 years with her husband Reynaldo. She believed in God, and all that this country stood for and loved life and all that it could give us. We will miss her and will never stop loving her. God Bless! Donations in lue of flowers to Sunshine Haven.
She is preceded in death by her parents Camilo Perez and Eloisa M. Perez, husband Reynaldo Alaniz, children Maria Elena Alaniz and son Daniel G. Alaniz.
She is survived by her children Reynaldo (Mary) Alaniz Jr., Rose (Dominic Joseph) Canneto, and David Alaniz; grandchildren Natalia Edna Alaniz, Sophia T. Jones, Cassandra Kalapati, Reynaldo Calixto Alaniz, Frank Canneto, and Cathy Canneto Wayman; great grandchildren Charlie Kalapati, Mary Frances Kalapati, John Paul Kalapati, Elaine Rose Wayman, Dominico Rocco Canneto, Reid Jones, Grant Jones, Dean Jones, Lauren Jones, Mark Jones, and Claire Kalapati.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 1pm - 9pm with a rosary at 7pm in Chapel of Angels. A mass with be held Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10am at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by a burial at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx., 956-541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider.
