

Born in Feteira, Terceira, Azores, Mr. Branco had lived in the area for many years.
Francisco leaves behind his wife, Maria Vaz Branco of Livingston, his three daughters: Dorothy Lopes of Atwater, Dina Floriano of San Jose, and Ana Reyna of Atwater, as well as his sons: Carlos Goncalves Branco of Livingston, and Joey Branco of Livingston.
He leaves behind his sisters: Esmeralda Resends of Manteca, Adelina Dinis of Hanford, and Evone Machado of Hanford, as well as his brothers: Antonio Branco of Merced, Joe Branco of Hilmar, John Branco of Delhi, George Branco of Hilmar and Pete Branco of Turlock. Mr. Branco also leaves behind many brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. He had 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Carlos Branco & Ana Goncalves Branco.
He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption in Turlock, and Casa dos Azores.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, from 2-8 P.M. at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 W Main Street, Turlock.
A combined rosary and mass will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Assumption in Turlock; burial to follow at Turlock Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD504), Turlock, CA.
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