Nieves Franco, 83 of Bakersfield passed May 9th, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Nieves Sr. and Margarita Franco, March 31, 1941, in Colorado City, Texas. Retired from Texaco Oil Company 1999.
Nieves is survived by his daughters Jeanne Hernandez and Margaret Mendez. Seven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren. Along with god-children and numerous family and friends that he loved and who also loved him.
Nieves Franco was very special to so many and lived a long wonderful life. He was a hard worker and a great provider for his entire family. He worked at Getty, then Texaco as a lease operator in the oilfields. His hard work paid off, allowing him to provide a wonderful life and great memories for his children, grand children and even great grandchildren. He was always there for anyone who needed anything.
Nieves enjoyed playing golf, woodwork, traveling, camping, fishing, biking, hiking and spending time with his compas.
He fought hard until the very end and it’s showed the kind of man he truly was. He was surrounded by all of his loving family until his final moments. We know he is now at peace and reunited with his late wife, Juanita who he missed deeply. We all miss you and love you.
A visitation for Nieves will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery, 3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
A catholic mass will occur Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1515 Baker St, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
He will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in the Chapel Mausoleum. Graveside Service will be held in the pavilion on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM , 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Serving as pallbearers are Robert Mendez, Daniel Mendez, Michael Hernandez, Christopher Anaya, Xavier Jaimes, Jon Ramirez, David Martinez and Tomas Baeza.
