Francisco V. Retana

Francisco V. Retana, 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Candelario and Anita Retana. Brothers Guadalupe, Valentino, and Candelario Jr. His sister Mary Lou Silva, and his daughter Frances Ann Pigue. He is survived by his brothers Albert and Victor Retana, sisters Ramona (Benji)Lucero and Arcelia Aguilar. Francisco also leaves behind the love of his life and loving wife of 66 years, Marceline Retana, his daughter Charlene (Ben) Griego, son David (Claudette) Retana; grandchildren, Eric (Tammy) Santoyo, Shawn Bodry, Misty Ann (Mark) Espinoza, MeLissa Perea (Mark Gettler), Amaris (Randy) Garcia, Adam Pigue, Francesca (Ezekial) Torres, Rachelle Retana (Julian Gallegos). His great grandchildren Izaiah Perea, Quinton Bodry, Kenzie Stapleton, Mark Jr (Corey) Espinoza, Miranda Garcia, Dominick Perea, Breanna Espinoza, Kyara Bodry, Aiden Santoyo, Xavier Expinoza, Naomi Perea, Lucas Santoyo, Randi Garcia, Reyes Santoyo, Gabrielle Perea, Jayden Retana-Trujillo, Addison Garcia, Kylissa Torres, Jackson Pigue and Serenity Gallegos and great-great grandchildren, Raenie Romero-Stapleton, Benny Perea, Jett Espinoza, and Emmit Stapleton. Francisco was a Korean Conflict Veteran and proudly served from 1951-1953. Francisco enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to Tejano music, and was overjoyed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was respected and loved by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family as well. Francisco was the patriarch of our family and will be deeply missed. No words could ever express our appreciation for the love and support we have received in our time of need, we are deeply grateful. Please join us in the celebration of life for Francisco V. Retana. The viewing will be held at 10 am Friday, February 8, 2019. It will be followed by a memorial service at 11 am at Imperial Funeral Home, and a reception at IBEW Hall, 2901 Farabaugh Ln. Feel free to share your favorite memory of Francisco on this page, we will be sure to read them all.