Frances was born to Aurelio Gandara and Ignacia Hernandez, on June 4, 1928, in Houston, Texas. She married Porfirio Diaz on November 13, 1948, and they lived together in Houston, Texas. Together they raised four children, three sons (Robert Diaz, David Diaz, Armand Diaz (spouse, Luz Diaz) and one daughter Florence Montemayor (spouse, Megan Howard)).
She was preceded in death by Porfirio Diaz, (spouse) and David Diaz, (son).
Frances worked for Memorial Hospital for many years until she retired. She enjoyed sewing; knitting; needlepoint; cross-stitching; baking and spending time with her four beloved grandchildren (Noah Montemayor; Julian Montemayor; Christopher Diaz (fiancée, Taylor Boswell) and Amanda Lara (spouse, Sergio Lara)).
A celebration of life Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, January 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park Funeral Home - Lawndale.
Chaplain Juan Alvizuris will officiate the ceremony.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Diaz family.
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