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Francisco Ortiz Marquez

1950 - 2014

Francisco Ortiz Marquez obituary, 1950-2014, Redding, CA

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1950

DIED

2014

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Redding, California

Francisco Marquez Obituary


Francisco Ortiz Marquez

1950 - 2014

Francisco Marquez, age 63, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, March 22, 2014.

Born on August 4, 1950, in Monterey Park, California, Francisco was the son of the late Edward and Patsy (Ortiz) Marquez. He graduated from Baldwin Park High School in 1968 and married his high school sweetheart, Kathy (Hillenburg) Marquez, April 26, 1969 at Chapel of Flowers, in West Covina, California.

Francisco enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1970. He earned 3 meritorious rank promotions during his career. His MOS's included Infantry Rifleman (Investigator), Administrative Clerk, Logistics Clerk (Superintendent, Traffic Manager), Recruiter (Employment Interviewer), NCOIC Historian and Logistic Operation Embarkation. He had top secret clearance, earned the highest rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9) in record time. He proudly served our country for 23 years, in Colorado, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Korea and Okinawa.

Francisco was a member of the Am Vets, Korean War Veterans National Chapter 1 and Road Knights Car Club. He lead the Young Marines organization in Lenawee County, Michigan, for several years.

Francisco (also known as Frank) is survived by his wife Kathy Marquez, daughter, Tamara Ball of Blissfield, MI, sons, Shawn and Anthony (Veronica) Marquez of Redding, eight grandchildren, Sabrina, Parker, Shawna, Francisco "Cisco", Jasmine, Emma, Francisco "Mikey", Rosi, great grandchild Gabriel, brothers, Edward Kenneth Marquez of Los Angeles, Robert (Rachel) Marquez of Baldwin Park, Ronnie (Tracy) Marquez of Highland, sisters, Mary (Tony) DeLaFuente, Tricia Marquez both of Southern California and MANY nieces and nephews across the country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jesse Marquez.

Visitation will take place 10 am to 7 pm, Monday, March 31, 2014 at Allen & Dahl Funeral Home on Eureka Way.

Graveside service with full military honors will be Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 11 am at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com

Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Mar. 27, 2014.
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I Miss And Love You Unlce Frank you encourgaged me to join the Mariens i miss you.

Tony Marquez-Delgado

May 5, 2014

So sad to hear about Frank's passing Kathy. I really enjoyed working with him and never thought that he was that close to going home to the lord when I was with him. You and your family are in my prayers

Jason Barber MPT

March 30, 2014

Prayers for you all. Kathy, you & Frank became our family when Tamara became our sister. We will all miss Frank. Love to you all.

Nancy Karpo

March 30, 2014

Many prayers are going up for you, Parker, and Emma from your church family in Adrian, Mi! God will surround you with His arms of love!

Ruby Mae Ostrander

March 29, 2014

So sorry to hear about Frank. He will definitely be missed. Prayerful thoughts are with you and your family, especially to Tamara and her kids who lost both grandfathers in such a short time.

Pat Wolfe

March 28, 2014

I Love you all, Frank was a good man and a part of our family.

Michele Ball-Navarro

March 28, 2014

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your dad, Tamara. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Praying for you and your mom for strength, peace, and comfort.

Pam Alexander

March 28, 2014

So Sorry to hear....Your Dad was such a great guy.

Jennifer Roth

March 28, 2014

Totally going to miss Frank. He was such a great guy and made me laugh a lot. We love you so much and are praying continuously for you and the Family.
Love, the Dye's

Sarah Dye

March 28, 2014

Kathy & family! Praying that God sustains you at this difficult time. My brother is in a better place with out any pain or daily struggles! I will miss him dearly & so very thanful we were able to meet up at Santa Anita. Rachel & our sons send there heartfelt condolences! Love you big brother! Give mom,dad & jesse a hug from all of us.

Robert & Family. Marquez

March 28, 2014

My condolences to the family. Frank was one of the nicest guys I have had the honor to meet. I was always instantly drawn to talk with him whenever I saw him. I'm going to miss him.

Bart Trantham

March 27, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Michelle Lavoy

March 26, 2014

Was very nice knowing Frank for the small amount of time that I did. Rest In Peace

Michelle Lavoy

March 26, 2014

Kathy and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Frank was a very special person and a great friend to me. He was a man's man. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God grant his peace and comfort to you, your family and Frank's multitude of friends. Semper Fi Frank...

Don Mangrum

March 26, 2014

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