Francisco Gaytan

Francisco Gaytan, 62, born April 23, 1948, at Guanajuato, Mexico, went to his heavenly paradise on June 4, 2010. He was a unique character from his funny gimmicks and suave charm. He loved to dance and could bust out moves like Elvis. His nickname Poncho was known by family and friends. Francisco would always strive to put a smile on your face and want to cheer you up anytime of the day. He would tell you a hilarious joke or unbelievable story that would make you laugh so hard that you could not breathe and possibly wet yourself.

He was a creative and inventive individual from his new and fun inventions to his awesome inspirational Christmas light shows and holiday balloons. He was a strong man with a huge heart willing to give his last dollar to a person in need or gave that person a ride home. We will definitely miss his beautiful laugh and twinkle in his smile.

Francisco is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 43 years, Angelina Gaytan, and their playful pets, dog Brownie, cats Whitey and Tiger; their four children, Jose F. Gaytan Jr. “Brick Man”, Sally A. Mendez ( & husband Joe), Angelia A. Garza ( & husband Larry), and Antonia A. Gaytan-McGhan ( & husband Mr. Kelly), and Frankie Martinez ( & wife Alice); eight grandchildren, April M. Giraldo ( & long term boyfriend Brad Conklin “Gringo”), Jose Francisco Gaytan III (“Humpty Dumpty”), Larry Jr. Garza, Priscilla Cantu (“Black Eyes”) and (boyfriend Sam), Chris M. Gaytan (“Crisco”) and (wife Crystal), Debra Mendez, Albert L. Reamo Jr., and Guy Garza; one newborn to be great grandchild; siblings Juan Gaytan Jr. ( & wife Sylvia), and Mary Gonzales; and godchildren, Baby Joe Pallares, Ann Guzman, Julio Hernandez, Ray Gonzales, Juan Jr. Martinez, Priscilla Cantu, Debra Mendez, and Lisa Martinez. A memorial service celebrating Francisco will be held at Funeraria Del Angel 5100 North Freeway, Houston, TX. 77022; 4-9 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 10AM-9PM on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, (Rosary at 7PM) and Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 8AM-9AM. Please come no later than 9AM to pay your respects. Catholic Charismatic Center 1949 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX. 77023 on June 10, 2010 at 11AM. Brookside Funeral Home will be the funeral service on June 10, 2010 at 13401 Eastex Fwy., Houston, TX. 77039.

Francisco will be deeply missed and always remembered as a loving, caring, funny, and big hearted human being. Every time we see a sunrise, a child laughing, Christmas lights, and the smell of fresh tortillas we will think of him. Francisco’s heart will always remain with his wife and family for we will never part, together forever, and always.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel, Houston, TX.