ROBERTO FRANCO Obituary

Roberto (Bobby) A. Franco, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 surrounded by his family. Roberto was a lifelong resident of Clint, Texas and a lifelong parishoner of San Lorenzo Catholic Church. He was a hardworker all of his life and was owner of Bobby Franco Trucking. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father, Feliciano Franco and his brother, Ricardo Franco. Roberto is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ida Franco; sons, Roberto Jr. (Sandy) and Mario (Cindy) Franco; daughter, Rosie (Joe) Hurt; his seven grandchildren, Crystal, Brianna, Alyssa, Samantha, Ricky, Angela and Katie; great grandchildren, Christopher and Kristen. He is also survived by his mother Romana Franco; and sisters Rachel (Jr.) Macias and Emma Franco. Bobby will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2013 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Mass of the Ressurection will be said at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 6, 2013 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers to serve will be Roberto Franco Jr., Mario Franco, Herman Apodaca, Felipe Martinez, Victor Franco and Ricardo Franco Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernesto Chaparro Sr., David Franco, Ruben Rivera, Ricky Franco and Rudy Silva. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Published by El Paso Times from Apr. 3 to Apr. 11, 2013.
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There are no words to describe the void left in our hearts the day you left us. You will always be with us in spirit. You will always be remembered and never ever be forgotten. Love you always Dad .

Bobby Franco Jr

April 14, 2013

Miss you Dad! Katie will always have her grampy with her! Not a day goes by that we don't think of you! Take care of us dad like you always have! <3

Rose Hurt

April 13, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to Ida, Rosie, Bobby Jr and Mario during this difficult time. Bobby Sr. loved you all very much and he will be missed; but never forgotten.

Juan Franco Jr. Family

April 8, 2013

My condolences to the family Franco. Our prayers are with you all. CarmenTrujillo

Carmen Trujillo

April 6, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Franco Family. Growing up in Clint I always knew Bobby as a great person,always joking and just being Bobby. You will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Ida and the rest of the family. Pete & Monica Ramirez

Pete & Monica Ramirez

April 6, 2013

Our condolences to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Yolande Murphy

April 6, 2013

My sympathy to Bobby's family during this difficult period of sorrow. I have fond memories of this gentle,quiet cousin. I will remember his infectious laughter and his smile. Not one for words but his actions spoke volumes. He will be missed but may his legacy continue. My prayers for all of you.

Yvonne Escontrias Carstens

April 6, 2013

Our deepest Condolences to the family Franco.

Lorenzo & Patricia Ruiz

April 5, 2013

Ida, our prayers with you and all the family. May the Good Lord give you all strength to go forward and cherish Bobbie's memory for the great person that he was. He will surely be missed and remembered for his Love for the Lord his family and friends. We sure had some good times with his sense of humor and I know the Good Lord is going to have his hands full. Always in our prayers

Julian & Dora Tellez

April 5, 2013

Franco family, please accept my dearest sympathies.

Kori La Bier

April 5, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the entire Franco Family. Bobby was a good "Primo" who always had a smile. He loved to talk about the good old times and he would make you laugh. He will be missed and may he rest in God's glory. May God's love embrace all of his family throughout this difficult time. God Bless and with Love,
Alejandro and Betty Nunez and family.

Alejandro Nunez

April 4, 2013

Primos, words fail me in expressing the sadness I feel at Bobby's passing. He was a good man whom I will always remember with a smile on his face and light in his eyes. I am praying for you all and hope that you receive some comfort in the knowledge that he was loved by many and will be missed.

Marnia Davis

April 4, 2013

"IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE ARE MANY MANSIONS, IF IT WERE NOT SO, I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU. I GO TO PERPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. I WILL COME AGAIN AND RECEIVE YOU TO (MYSELF). THAT WHERE I AM, THERE YOU WILL BE ALSO".

MANNY (MEMO) MADRID

April 4, 2013

Bobby will be greatly missed..His smile and good nature will never be forgotten.

April 4, 2013

A High School friend of mine. May Bobby RIP. Prayers coming his and family way.

Eric Guerra

April 4, 2013

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FRANCO FAMILY FROM THE CONTRERAS FAMILY.

April 4, 2013

We send our deepest sympathy and condolences from David and Carmen Mendez and family and the Perez family you are in our prayers

April 4, 2013

Our Deepest Condolences To The Franco Family ..... Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You During This Difficult Time...
May GOD Give You Peace And Comfort ..

Dale & Romi Wiseman

April 4, 2013

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.

Ramos Family

April 4, 2013

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