Frances Pena

Frances Pena left her earthly body to receive her wings and become an angel in heaven on August 3, 2019. Frances was born in Texas on August 24, 1941, the daughter of Carlos and Andrea Pena. She will be met in the afterlife by her husband Richard, her parents, Carlos and Andrea, brother Carlos Pena, daughter Simona Ortega and grandson Leo Ortega Jr.

She will be dearly missed by her daughter Irma Garrett (Kevin), son Leo Ortega (Gina), son Steve Ortega, daughter Sonia Ortega and daughter Norma Ortega. Grandchildren, Frances Nicole Gonsalez, Daniel Garcia, Ricky Rodrigues, Jennifer Rodriguez, Krystle Garrett, Corina Gonsalez, Chelcy Garrett, Jazmine Carter and Autumn Garcia; Great Grandchildren, Aryanna, Joe, Priscilla, Andre, Danielle, Roman, Nathaniel, Valerie and Xavier; sisters Virginia Garcia and Sue Pena.

Our mother was a devoted Christian and devoted her life to serving Jesus Christ. She was a strong independent woman who worked for many years as an educator, ESL tutor and Teachers Aide for Fresno County. She was also an entrepreneur; small business owner of a bridal shop and tire shop. Her love and passion were helping people, she would feed the homeless on holidays, she assisted immigrants to receive their Citizenship and establishment in their communities where they lived and worked in.

Frances was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She had many hobbies. Among her hobbies were cooking (of which Tamales were her specialty), gardening, cookouts, dancing, socializing, she loved her slots machines, listening to Mariachi’s and Christian music, and basically having a good relaxing time with family and friends.

Frances had a special bond with her grandchildren, she loved to play with them, color and do art projects and just acted silly with them. She was kind, caring, compassionate, giving, generous and loving to all who knew her.

We love you mom, now and forever!

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lisle Funeral Home, 1605 L Street, Fresno, CA 93721.

A funeral service will be Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:00 am, Lisle Funeral Home. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.