Alfonso Franco Jr, 76 passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014. He was survived by wife, Loretta of 55 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfonso Sr., and Pilar. Left to cherish his memory are wife, his children, Alfonso III, (Lily), Mark, Andy, Lori Palacios and Thomas (Vanessa), 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, his brother Fernando (Yolanda) and sister Blanca Radillo (Eddie) plus many nieces and nephews. Alfonso enjoyed his retirement from the El Paso Independent School District by traveling, hunting, listening to music and enjoying “good” food. He was a graduate of Ysleta High School and will be greatly missed. You are forever in our hearts, minds and prayers. Visitation will be on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 5:00-9:00 pm with a prayer service from 7:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home Central. Christian Service will be at 11:00 am at Martin Funeral Home Central followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery East on Montana. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Ave.