It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Adan Franco on May 09, 2022. Fondly known as Chito or Pops to his many friends and family. He was 79 years old and was just shy of celebrating his 80th birthday. He is very much loved and will be greatly missed.
Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and dear friend was met in heaven by his late wife Mary Franco, his mother Amalia, father Adan Franco along with so many others he loved throughout his years. He is survived by his two sons Patrick Franco (Susie), David Franco, 3 grandkids (Anthony, Patrick Jr., Josh), 4 great-grandkids (Cassi, Anni, Jaiden, Arlene), his 5 sisters (Vilma Marquez, Gloria Valdez, Bertha Villela, Susie Archibeque, Pricilla Caldera, and his step son Richard Frietze.
On August 16th, 1942, the world became a little brighter. On this day Adan Franco was born in Chamberino NM. He attended Gadsden High School and graduated 1961. In 1970 he joined Mary Morales in Holy Matrimony at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Anthony NM. In love and strong in their faith they began to navigate through life together and started their own family. Adan worked for 17 years at Border Steel, 16 years at W. Silver, and 10 years at B&M Machinery. He was 70 years old when he retired.
Everyone he met he impacted in so many ways. He was very much loved and considered to be “Pops” to a lot of his kid’s friends. Adan loved being a grandfather, he wore that title with such pride. His grandchildren shared many experiences with him that created memories that will last a lifetime. He is missed beyond words. Our angel on earth, is now our angel in Heaven.
A visitation for Adan will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home-West, 5054 Doniphan Dr., El Paso, Texas 79932. The rosary will take place Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6:00. The funeral mass will take place on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln St, Anthony, New Mexico 88021. To view our online registry for Mr. Franco please visit: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/10748263
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