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Frank Alarcon Obituary

Frank Alarcon, a retired El Paso postal worker who dedicated much of his adult life to helping poor people in Juárez, has died. He was 80. Alarcon was the director of a Juárez community center called Centro Comunitario del Espiritu Santo, which he helped squatters build on top of a former trash dump in west Juárez.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Mar. 3 to Mar. 17, 2011.

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San Juana M. Bruce

February 28, 2019

Dear family and friends of Frank Alarcon,
praise!! the opportunity that all of us, had by sharing a bit of his work and vision. To help the most vulnerable from Jrz. at least 30 yrs ago, I had the privilege by God to be a co-founder of the medical-dental efforts in CCES, the goal was to reach out and empower the needy, regardless of their capability to retribute!
May the Lord Jesus comfort you for your lost.
receive abundant blessings of peace and good to family,friends and CCES in Jrz.

Dra San Juana

March 16, 2011

Food-for-thought;Thank you for your prayers and God bless you Sr. Mary & everyone; Love to all from Our Dad and family...."Lord Make Us An Instrument of Your Peace".
Where there is hatred; let me bring Your love.
Where there is injury; your pardon Lord.
And where there's doubt; true faith in You.
Where there's despair in life; Let Me bring hope.
And where there's sadness; ever joy.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
In giving to all men that we receive.
And in dying we are born to eternal life.
Prayer of Saint Francis

Katje Hansen

March 15, 2011

Frank was a kind light in a dark experience in my life. I will always remember him as one who showed kindness to me when few others did.

Irene Berti

March 10, 2011

Kiki I will miss, but can't even begin to imagine how happy you are. I love you Brother!

Markus Treml

March 10, 2011

We will never forget Frank in our life. He had always dreams and was thinking positiv. We had the chance to support him and to share with him some unforgetable moments. We lost a friend and an awesome worker. God bless him.
Markus and Claudia Treml, Germany

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Barrios-Medrano

March 10, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad my Mom just told me. He was a good man always caring for others. Well you know with Grandma Licha, My Dad "Pete", and your Dad there will be a nice get together up there a.k.a. PARTY.

Raquel

March 10, 2011

Estimados Familiares

El motivo de mi carta es hacerles llegar mis sinceras condolencias.
Ademas, me gustaria mostrarles con la biblia lo que Jehova se propone hacer a fin de que seamos felices y disfrutemos de la vida con las personas que amamos.
Muchas personas opinan que cuando algo malo nos sucede es un castigo divino y que es Jehova Dios quien nos causa dicho sufrimiento.
Pero la palabra de Dios La Biblia nos dice en Santiago 1:13 ¨¨ Que con cosas malas Dios no somete a prueba a nadie ¨¨
Es decir el no es el culpable de la maldad y el sufrimiento que hay en el mundo.
Por eso Jehova ha tomado medidas para reparar el sufrimiento de la humanidad y una de ellas es la promesa biblica que hallamos en Hechos 24:15 ¨¨Y tengo esperanza en cuanto a Dios, esperanza que estos mismos tambien abrigan, de que va a ver resurreccion de justos como de injustos.¨¨
Que promesa tan consoladora, saber que muy pronto podremos volver a ver a nuestros seres queridos.

Bueno, este era el mensaje biblico que queria compartir con ustedes.

Att. Raquel

Rosanne

March 9, 2011

I didn't know Frank very well but met him during the time I lived at the Lord's Ranch and certainly got to know of his amazing vision, untiring work and selfless love. He truly was/is a beautiful example of how to live out a holy life in humble service of the Lord and His people in need. We will offer a Mass for him here and will keep you all in prayer. Thank you Jesus for such a wonderful light in this dark world.

Bernice

March 9, 2011

Hey Everyone, Please do send me your e-mails to keep you posted on God's work at the mission. Send them to [email protected]. Dad's past the baton down to each & everyone of us to continue God's work a the mission. As Dad taught us....GLORY TO GOD & THANK YOU JESUS!!!!. Ah & just incase you're wondering, it was my beautiful niece's daughter that placed that posting on Dad's guest book, signing my name. I'm sure Dad got a kick out of that. Muchos Angel hugs!!! Please don't forget monetary donations can be sent to Hands for Christ Ministry PO Box 9126, El Paso, TX 79995. We swing by as often as needed to pick up mail. Always lift up tons of prayers for all our family at the mission, that God will continue to fill them with His strength & wisdom to follow His will. Alright everyone.....Adelante a servir a Nuestro Senor!

Doreen Emler

March 8, 2011

Bernice,

I am sorry to hear about your father. But he is in heaven, praise GOD!

Katherine

March 8, 2011

I met Frank when I lived out at The Lord's Ranch. Truly a very holy man, and servant of God. All his good works have gone ahead of him. I bet he's enjoying his reward now with all those he helped and the members of the community that have gone before him. My condolences to you all and thank God for another intercessor in Heaven.

Lucy Ruiz-Calderon

March 8, 2011

I knew Frank in the 70 and 80 and he was such a joy to be with he was a man full of the Holy Spirit. I will always remmeber him.

Susie Hollenbaugh

March 7, 2011

Bernice, Your Dad was such a blessing to so many people! I have such fond memories of him. You and your family are so very blessed. Our prayers are with all of you.

March 7, 2011

Carol Isturis So sorry to lean about Frank passing . He wasa great man and brother, this message is also from Norma Garcia Kidder we were so sorry not been able to attend services. Call me Irma 915 5910972 El Paso,Texas

March 7, 2011

Irene Berti,I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. He did so much for tht people hehelped across the border. Heis in Gods beautiful garden. Irma Ybarra

Antonio Olivas

March 7, 2011

My condolences to Alarcon
family.

Ernie Heredia

March 7, 2011

Bernice, your dad is a great man, not was, is. When he gets to heaven, I'm sure God will open the doors and say "welcome frank, how are you?" and your dad will respond "super". My condolences to you and your family, God Bless. Ernie Heredia

Raquel

March 7, 2011

Estimados Familiares

El motivo de mi carta es hacerles legar mis sinceras condolencias.
Ademas, me gustaria mostrarles con la biblia lo que nuestro amoroso creador Jehova se propone hacer para aliviarnos el sufrimiento que hay en el mundo.
Al crear a los seres humanos Jehova no queria que vivamos en las condiciones que estamos viviendo ahora , sino el queria que toda la tierra se poblara de personas perfectas y vivieran felices en un Paraiso. (Gen. 1:28)
Pero debido a que su proposito se trunco, Jehova desea restaurar lo que se perdio , El Paraiso.
Ademas gracias al sacrificio de Jesus podremos volver a ver a nuestros seres queridos que han muerto.
Hechos 24:15 ¨¨Y tengo esperanza en cuanto a Dios, esperanza que estos mismos tambien abrigan, de que va a ver resurreccion asi de justos como de injustos¨¨
Que felices nos sentimos de tener un Dios tan amoroso , que se preocupa por la humanidad y nos promete volver a ver a quienes amamos.

Bueno, este era el mensaje que queria compartir con ustedes.

Att. Raquel

Mona Galletes-Fenumiai

March 6, 2011

I did not have the pleasure of meeting the most amazing man that has walked the earth the same time as me... You were all be honored in having this great man be amongst you all. I have not stop being in awe for what God has bestowed on OUR friendship with Dina... WE have been Blessed tremendously through the Heart of Dina, our friendship turned into family and then now our hearts are carried into a whole new level of Love and Mercy through CHRIST. We carry each other through thick and thin to only have an ANGEL OF HERS be mine if only for a split second... is well worth anything. He is truly a SAINT and a GODSEND.... Celebrate his LOVE IN GOD and Seek what he only knew of and adored and Don't forsake his obedience in our Heavenly Father's everlasting Love that was promised! If we could just have a tiny piece of the Comfort of GOD'S Love he felt and knew we would all be in a better place. Thank you for sharing him through the eyes and heart of Dina.... I'm at ease knowing that the Angels are rejoicing in him taking his rightful place in Our Heavenly Kingdom.... Uncle Kiki WE will see you in Heaven !!!
Love and Aloha in Christ, Lui, Mona Fenumia'i and family. Juneau Alaska

Audrey Hernando

March 6, 2011

A wonderful, loving, generous man

Daniel Vasquez & Family

March 6, 2011

Bernice,
Your dad was an amazing person, thank you for sharing him with the world. God Bless You and Your Family.

Michael Lopez

March 5, 2011

Hola mi nombre es Miguel y aunque no conoci a Frank Alarcon personalmente, lamento mucho por su perdido, pero la biblia nos da una esperanza aqui en Hechos 24:15,"Y tengo esperanza en cuanto Dios,esperanza que estos mismos tambien abrigan, de que va haber resurreccion asi de justos como de injustos." Siempre puedes encontrar esperaza en la palabra de Dios,Jehova, lamento mucho por su perdido.

March 4, 2011

Dear Charlotte and Members of Dear Frank's Family,

I am praying for you all at this time. Frank lived his life so well for the love of God and the love of others. I feel so fortunate that I had a chance to know Frank. May you all be carried by your wonderful memories of a dear man. God bless you. Sr. Mary Ljungdahl

March 4, 2011

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ Matthew 25:21. He was a good example of how to serve the Lord and the poor. My parents, sisters and I went to the dump with Frank on several Saturdays to help at the store. It was our first experience in helping the poor at the Jaurez dump.. Thank you Frank for the love you showed the poor. Prayers are with his wife and all his family...
Carmen Molina ( El Paso TX)

March 4, 2011

Dear Bernice and family,
I was around Frank a lot from 1980-83 and recently renewed contact with him. He was a hero in my life, and a kind of touchstone for the love of God made visible.It seems to me that the earth is a poorer place without him.
We are praying for him and for all who will miss his daily presence. A Mass will be offered for him Saturday by Fr. David May at St. Benedict's farm.

Raandi King, Madonna House, Combermere, Ontario.

Dina Rodriguez

March 4, 2011

A couple of very dear friends of mine wrote this to me and I wanted to share it with everybody.

My heart goes out to you and your family!! I thank you for sharing your stories to me all these years. He was like I said a "disciple". I wish I met him. God Bless you and your family at this time but weep for a lil while and Celebrate his life. He led an uncondional obidient fulfilled Life and Love of our Heavenly Father. You are all TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

In the presence of angels, a part of the great cloud of witnesses, face to face with the King of Kings...your loved one is home with Jesus.

Praying the Lord will surrond you with His peace and comfort. God is with you, showing His love through your family and friends. Know that you are surrounded by His love... and ours.

Dina Rodriguez (and friends) Alaska

Bernice Hernandez

March 4, 2011

GLORY TO GOD & THANK YOU JESUS!! Frank will always be remembered and loved!! He was one great man! Amen.

Sister Rene Weeks, OP

March 4, 2011

I also send my sympathy and prayers to all of you, family and friends. I'm the Co-Director of Centro Santa Catalina, close neighbor to Centro Comunitario de Santo Espiritu. I visited the center today and assured those present of the prayers of all the women at our Center. Frankie was (is) a great presence in our colonia and will be much missed.

Tish Alvarez

March 4, 2011

Dear Bernice: What a wonderful, special man your father was! I know how he loved serving the people in Juarez through his Mission. Your dad most certainly has a special place in Heaven and his memory will live on forever here on Earth.

Rex Hamilton

March 4, 2011

Thank you Frank Alarcon family for sharing Frank to minster to Gods people

Patricia Alvarez

March 3, 2011

LIZ I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS..

San Juana Bruce

March 3, 2011

March 03,2011
Dear Mrs. Delfina Alarcon & and extended family:
We are going to miss a great deal the physical presence of our dear friend Frankie.
I had the priviledge to walk with him since The late 80's, in the very beginings of the medical & dental efforts to serve the poorest of the poor so, I can tell you that his legacy and ideals will remain in our hearts and humble work.
Thank you, for sharing him with the needy people, from the community center... we are sure, that God will return to you the blessings he provided to the poor countless times to your family.
May the good Lord, bring you peace and shine his love upon your lives through all his beatiful promises of eternal life, on this moments of sorrow.
Frankie lives!! he walks and will be remembered for many greateful hearts that he touched showing the compassion and love of God.
May the peace of Jesus Christ be with you all !.

San Juana and Chuck Bruce

Consuelo Allen

March 3, 2011

Frank I remember his sweet face & loving hands that reached out to help anyone who needed help. He was a light in my life @ the Youth Center.

Ian

March 3, 2011

Frank, "Glory to God and Thank you Jesus" for the honour and pleasure of working with you and for your vision. Where we saw dust you saw springs flowing with crystal water.

Suzanne Pare

March 3, 2011

Dear Bernice ... I got the news yesterday that your dad had died and I have been remembering him and all of opportunities I had to be in his company. Without a doubt, his simple yet courageous faith had a huge impact on my life. I am remembering you as well, and congratulate you on the rich legacy that is now yours.

God Bless you, Bernice.

Carmen Alarcon

March 3, 2011

Frank was an awesome man, through his servanthood taught us how to follow Jesus. Inplanted in me to have a spirit of serving . Thank you Frank ffor teaching how to work with and for the poor. Carmen Alarcon

Amy H.

March 3, 2011

Frank was nothing short of a living saint and is no doubt amongst the great saints now. Frank would say, "Thank you, Jesus" for every small blessing. Thank you, Jesus, for the huge blessing of knowing Frank.

Chad and Michelle Holtz

March 3, 2011

We had the opportunity to serve along side Frankie for a few years on mission trips. What a wondeful man of God. What a beautiful person inside and out. He will truly be missed by all!

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