Frank V Banuelos

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Frank Vallin Banuelos announce his passing on March 4th, 2022, at the age of 81. Frank passed away peacefully at home, with his wife and children by his side. He loved fiercely and deeply and we take comfort in knowing that Frank is now at peace and will be missed by many.

Frank was born on December 16, 1940, in Bakersfield, CA to Frank John Banuelos and Delores Betty Vallin. As a child he lived in Laton, CA. After the sudden death of his father in 1950, Frank, his mother and siblings relocated to Hanford, CA to be closer to family and friends. Frank attended McCarthy Memorial School and graduated in 1955. He also attended Hanford High School. During his school years, he was very active in sports. He enjoyed playing football, baseball, and wrestling. In 1958, he enlisted in the National Guard (Private E-2.CO. E 1/BG 185th Infantry) and was honorably discharged in June of 1960.

On May 3, 1966, Frank married Concepcion (Connie) Diaz Gutierrez. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends. They were blessed with five children: Frank G. Banuelos married to Sally Perez Banuelos, Manuel Banuelos married to Michelle McCord Banuelos, Joe Banuelos married to Michelle Medrano Banuelos, Vicky Banuelos engaged to Daniel Fierro, and Lucy Brieno married to Frank A Brieno Sr.

Frank is preceded in death by his son, Frank G. Banuelos, his parents Frank John Banuelos & Delores Vallin Banuelos, his brother, Anthony Banuelos,sister, Gloria Sanchez, brother-in-law, Tony Escovedo, and nephew, Anthony Escovedo.

Frank worked at Safeway Milk Plant and retired after 25 years. He always looked forward to joining his colleagues and being part of the baseball team, sponsored by Safeway Milk Plant. After retirement, he went back to work and started working for St. Rose McCarthy School for a few years and retired to spend time with his family. Frank loved to camp, fish with his children and grandchildren. He especially looked forward to playing the role of Santa Clause at Christmas gatherings. He would do anything to make his grandchildren smile. He never knew a stranger and would always make you feel welcomed. Anyone that truly knew him, knew he had such a big heart. He served faithfully for the Western District Pentecostal Church camps and events and was a faithful member of First Pentecostal Church of Hanford since 1986. As a result of his generous spirit and pleasant personality, he was loved by many. His faithfulness and love for God, and influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew him.

His family will miss his presence in their lives but rejoice knowing he is in peace and resting as the good and faithful servant he was. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 56 years, 5 children, 43 grandchildren, and 53 great-grandchildren. His sister, Virginia Banuelos Escovedo, brother,Rudy Banuelos, sister-in-law, Josie Natividad Banuelos, brother, Johnny Banuelos, brother, Eddie Cordova, and sister-in-law, Roxane Madruga Banuelos, along with a host of devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Revelation 21:4, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”