Francisca Garcia Serrano

Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, near the iconic Cerro de la Silla, Francisca carried her heritage, strength, and warmth with her throughout her long and beautiful life. She was married to her beloved husband, Jose Inez Serrano, for more than 60 years—a partnership built on devotion, resilience, and deep love.

Francisca lived most of her life on their ranch in Jamul, California, where she nurtured not only her family but also the land around her. She was a gifted gardener who loved spending time among her plants and flowers, finding peace and joy in the beauty she helped create.

Well known for her feisty spirit and vibrant, generous heart, Francisca lived each day with gratitude and deep devotion to her Catholic faith. She loved caring for others, often through her exceptional cooking—a source of comfort and connection for all who knew her. She was also talented with her hands, knitting and crocheting lovingly made items for family and friends. Blessed with a beautiful singing voice, she filled many moments with music and warmth.

Francisca was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, as well as a great-grandmother of 15 —and she felt especially blessed to have a great-great-granddaughter, a milestone she cherished and spoke of with deep pride. Her family was the center of her life. She is survived by her loving daughters: Maria Guadalupe Serrano Rios, Leticia Andrea Serrano Pugh, and Patricia Serrano Lujan. Her legacy of love, strength, and faith will continue to live on through them and through all those fortunate enough to have known her.

A Visitation will be held on January 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Glen Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. Funeral service is scheduled for the same day, at the same venue, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Following the funeral service, a committal service will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Francisca will be remembered always for her generosity, her joy, her songs, the beauty of her garden, and the warmth she brought into every home she entered. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is now at peace, reunited with loved ones, and held in God’s embrace.