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Michele Lovato
September 26, 2019
Thinking of you brother! Tomorrow will be 14 yrs since you went to live in heaven... and now Dad is with you! (We miss you both so much!) we are all there for mom too!! Please continue to watch over our entire family....which continues to get bigger and bigger by the year!! Please know you are always in my thoughts & prayers!! I love you so much. ❤ Love, your sister Michele
Tabatha Miller
March 3, 2008
Frankie, it seems like just yesterday we were all at Grandma’s house. The whole family together, in my mind It seemed like every weekend we had a big event there. It was only the holidays, but when you were at grandma’s you could feel the love from everyone. I sure do miss those days when we were all so close. Last week we started to scrap book at my mom’s house. My mom found so many pictures of you & Mary, Ponch, Rob & me. I laughed and tears also developed. The happy handsome cousin of mine is not here. I think about Tia Mary and Tio often. I just wanted to say that I love you , I miss you and most of all I think of you. You will continue to live on through all that love you.
Love your Cousin
Tab
Mary Caballero-Martinez
October 7, 2007
Frank,
It's hard to believe that two years have gone by...not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you dearly. I miss your laugh, your smile, your jokes, your advise (well sometimes) and your ability to just understand me. You truly were one of my "best friends". I feel you around me a lot! Your spirit still shines through, especially through your sons.
We had Mom and Dad's 50th anniversary party last weekend and I couldn't help but feel that you should have been there...although I knew you were in spirit.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH - It still hurts! I know you love all of us too.
Love Your Sister,
Mary
Michele Lovato
September 28, 2007
Frank(Homie),
It doesn't seem like 2 years have passed since I lost my little brother. I still think about you all the time! So many songs remind of you. You are very missed by all of the family. We talk about our childhood all the time we get together (I hope you hear us). I know you will be with us in spirit this weekend!!! You would never miss a party with "lots of music"!! I love and miss you very much!!
Love your Sis, Michele
Stacey Anderson
September 22, 2007
Frank,
I find myself full of tears everyday missing you and knowing that you have been gone for almost 2 years is unbeleivable. It seems like just yesterday you were here. I miss you soooo much.
Michele Lovato
December 25, 2006
Frank (Homie),
You were with us in spirit today....We (the entire family) were all at Mom and Dad's for Christmas...your Boys are getting so big and cuter everytime I see them!! I miss you very much Little Brother....Merry Christmas....Love, Michele
Stacey Anderson
December 25, 2006
Frank, This is my 2nd Christmas without you, i miss you very much and I'm so sad you are not here with us. It's not much diffrent this year than last year. All I do is think of the memories that I have of you from back in high school to the day you left this earth. If I could have one wish come true it would be for you to be back with the ones who love you.
Missing you always,
Stacey
Stacey Anderson
October 21, 2006
Frank,
I miss you every day and can't beleive you are not with me anymore. Our love is still very much alive. I've been thinking of the letters we wrote back in high school and stuff. I'm glad you are at peace, but will always miss you.
Love always,
Stacey
Carrie Huiskens
October 9, 2006
Frank, O my goodness, I just heard about your passing. I couldn't believe it. You were always such a happy guy joking around. I remember the day you came to my house in the work van...O gosh, and Gus and I had to follow you to drop it back off before the boss found out...that was so funny. Hanging out on the roof at the firm downtown....we hated that job! Copy Copy Copy! I couldn't believe you were my boss when you were only a grade above me at Buchser and Santa Clara. I remember watching you break dance at meridian quad...hahhaha 20th Century Playboys...hahhahaa The movie Breaking...hahha
Anyway, you are with the Lord now...(and my mom)....please dance with her for me. Watch over your little boys, which I heard they are handsome young men now.
May God Bless your family, to you all, I am so sorry to hear about Frank. He was such a great guy and was always smiling. I will never forget that smile.
Carrie (Correia) Huiskens
Michele Lovato
September 27, 2006
To my "Little" brother, Frank (Homie, Panchies),
I can't believe it has been a whole year since you left us. I still miss you so, so much. I think about you and all the crazy things you used to do and say. I woke up at 3am this morning thinking about you and how would we (as a family) get through today! The entire family went to visit your resting spot on your birthday. It was really sad but also very nice because we were all there. I hope you heard Gabriel and Joshie (and all of us) singing happy birthday to you. Today we cannot all be there together but do know that you are ALWAYS in our thoughts and prayers. Homie, please keep watch over our family...oh we have a new addition too....Victor's son, Brody (he is so cute). Homie, I know your having a wonderful time in heaven...dancing and playing music...I wish you a happy birthday!
I love you so much!!!!
Love your sis, Michele
Mary Caballero-Martinez
August 19, 2006
My dear baby-brother Frank,
Today was an extremely difficult day for me because our family had to celebrate your birthday without you. We went to your grave site to remember and honor you. We brought you beautiful flowers, balloons, music and even a cupcake with candles so we could sing happy birthday to you. We laughed, we cried, we talked and we were silent. You’re sons understandably had a difficult time, particularly Gabriel.
This has been one of the most challenging weeks for me since you left us. I miss you and think of you every day. I talk to you all the time. I feel your spirit around me a lot. Part of me is angry that you left us so soon because we should have grown old together. I just can’t seem to get used to not having you around or calling. I can only remember a life with you a part of it, since I was only three years old when you were born. You knew me…my mind, my heart and my soul. We shared so much of our lives together. You were one of my best friends. I just can’t understand why God didn’t heal you. Maybe he just wanted you to be with him.
Although today was probably a “healing day”, I feel emotionally drained…I feel like you left us all over again. My heart aches and my mind is confused. I miss your humor and laughter. I miss your words and sneaky silence. I miss your ability to read my thoughts and quick wit. Life just isn’t the same without you around. The world seems a bit duller…you know you always threw challenges at our family. Regardless of those challenges, we loved you…we still do! Happy birthday baby-brother! Peace be with you always!
Love Your Sister,
Mary
alisha lovato
March 23, 2006
dear tio, it has been a while now, since I have last gone to see you. I hope you are doing well. My surgery went fine. Thankyou for being there for me to watch over me and the surgeons skillful work. They really did a great job. If you see beethoven in heaven let him know I said hello, and that I just listened to his music the other day. Speaking of music, your best friend ray made this awesome cd of all of this music that is really great. My mom loves listening to it all the time. Well, my confirmation is coming up, hopefully you will be there to watch as I get confirmed as an adult. Hope for you to be there with me in spirit. There is much love in the family. Shannon is going to have her baby boy soon. I actually think it might be you, but somehow reincarnated or something like that. Well rosie is doing good. She went out for the basketball team, she made it and then she stuck through till the end of the season. She is very happy for her new turtle cosmo, and I am very happy for my new iguana lulu. Me and Rosie also got other new pets. Praying Mantisis. When they hatch we are going to let them go in the backyard. Well your boys are doing great. They are getting so big!!! Gabriel has already passed me up in height. Wow, joshua is learning some big words there. We are so proud of both of them. Well the school bell is about to ring so I will try to wrap this up as best as I can. I really want to go see you soon tio. We'll have to see what my mom says about that. My dad says hi. We all REALLY miss you tio!!! Best wishes in heaven. Tell god I said, "What's Up?"! Much love, your niece, Alisha.
Michele Lovato
October 27, 2005
Homie-
Well it's been one month since you left us. I think of you all the time. I'm glad to have so many funny and wonderful memories to think back on. Alisha will have her surgery next month and I sure hope you watch over her and the surgeon's skillful hands. We have been finding some video's and pictures of June and the boys and Charlie and David Bucket (Cota). On the video, we can't see you but can hear your voice. I sure miss you baby brother!! I love you very much too! Love your Sis, Michele
Debora Ramirez (Castro)
October 18, 2005
Mr & Mrs Caballero, Chris Gerri, Michelle and Mary.
I did not know Frank growing up but I rembemer the day he was born when we lived on enright. The girls were so happy you came running down the street. Yelling its a boy. You were so happy to have a boy in the family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to the family.
michele lovato
October 12, 2005
Homie-
Yesterday was 2 weeks that you left us. I miss you soooo much. I find myself thinking of you, dreaming of you and crying to every other song on the radio (Rey made a CD for you and gave us a copy (I cry with that too). I sure hope you are watching all of us and hear everything I say to you. Mom is still really not herself....we all call her all the time. Homie I love you and miss you every minute of everyday. I better end cause I'm crying again. Bless you baby brother!
Your Sis, Michele
Sonja Solorzano
October 11, 2005
Dear Tio,
What can I say it's been 2 weeks since you left us and I miss you like crazy. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think about you. But I know that you are still with me, because when I am driving sometimes I find myself talking out loud to you and I can feel that you are listening to me. Everyone seems to be doing okay, but still very sad. Grandma, Grandpa, Tia Mary, Tia Michele, Tia Chrissy, Arthur and myself went to visit you last Wednesday, it was sad but I was just happy to be with you. Tia June is going to e-mail the schdule of Gabriel and Joshua's fall ball games and I told her that I will try to go to them. I will be sure to take lots of pictures. Grandma says that she would like to go too. I just wanted to write to you and tell you how eveything is. I love you and miss you.
Love your eldest niece,
Spongie (HUGS AND KISSES ALWAYS)
Rosa Martinez-Garza
October 7, 2005
My most heartfelt condolences go to the Caballero Family. Frank will be missed by all of us. I will always remember him as the tall skinny kid with big bright eyes who hung out with my brothers. Those were such fun times and I am so glad that we were blessed with being able to share them with Frank. Although his time with us was short, it was a true blessing to have had him in our lives. He will never be forgotten for he was a wonderful part of our lives.
Isabel (Mija) Caballero
October 7, 2005
I am so sorry. I didn't know anything until today. I was getting on to write something to my Dad since it has been 1 year he left us. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I can't think of what to say to help you feel any better. I love all of you.
Mija
Jose Martinez-Saldana
October 6, 2005
Frank (Weezie),
It has been a little over a week since the Lord called you up to be with Him. He knew it was the right time and so you are now in His hands and care.
Like so many have already expressed, I miss you too. I miss the goofy sense of humor you brought to every situation and the lighthearted approach you had to life. I miss you tagging along with me on the DJ trail and when we ended up going to the after parties. I will miss you at family gatherings and special occassions. My son will miss growing up meeting and knowing his uncle Frank. But I know you will be looking after him, so he will still know you.
Most important of all, I will miss your friendship...which led me to the woman of my life and my lifelong partner. We will miss you but will always remember you!
Mary Caballero-Martinez
October 5, 2005
Remembering Frank
It’s really hard to think that you have gone on to a better place. I’ve spent the past few days thinking about your life and the impact you had on so many people. For me, I can’t remember a day without you in my life, since we were only three years apart and spent lots of time together after our sisters grew up and moved out of the house. We lived together until I was 21 years old and got married…more than half my life. Then later you came to live with me.
This past week I’ve spent a lot of time looking at old pictures, listening to music we liked and writing. It made me reflect on so many memories that other people might consider insignificant. One of my first memories was when I was about four. I was playing with your stick horsy. I was riding it around the house and you started crying for it. Mom made me give it to you even though you weren’t playing with it. I think it may have been the first time that I realized I was no longer the baby in the family.
I remember that I was always so short that people thought we might be twins…therefore treating us like we were the same age.
I remember walking to and from school with you. You were always the pokiest one out of the classroom.
I remember having to take you wherever I went, even when I went to play with my friends. I resented it at the time, but later realized it was pretty cool to have a friend of my own at home.
I remember you, Michele and myself giving invitations to the rest of the family to come watch our “shows” in the family room. We even had a menu they could order from. I still can’t believe that we actually charged for admission and food…and they actually paid for it. Your best show was playing the theme from Hawaii 5-O on drums which were really buckets, boxes and pans. I bet your song lasted at least 10 minutes.
I remember you catching flies and watching them under a plastic cup until they died.
I remember how you had to watch Popeye and Under Dog every day and later made mom serve spinach for dinner one day.
I remember that your favorite book was “The Pokey Little Puppy”.
I remember talking to each other through the heating vents in our room...it was like a built in telephone line.
I remember camping just about every summer and how we used to go “exploring”.
I remember taking swimming lessons and joining the reading club at the library every summer.
I remember trying to learn to water ski with Bob and Lupe Maciel. We ended up drinking a lot of water out of the lake.
I remember how one summer you hurt your foot. I think you burned it walking on concrete. The doctor had Mom put medicine on your foot and you had to wear a pamper (diaper) over it. That was the summer we nicknamed you “Pamper Foot”.
I remember getting up early on Sundays to go to church, eating breakfast, changing clothes and going to the Flea Market. That’s when Dad would give us a little bit of money and we would get to spend it any way we wanted.
I remember one evening when Chris had to baby-sit Michele, you and me. We had gone to the Flea Market that day and bought Pop Rocks candy. We were eating them while Chris watched a movie. She got mad because we were making too much noise and sent you to get into your pajamas. You started to cry because getting in your pajamas usually meant going to bed. While you sat on top of your bed bawling, Michele and Chris began to argue. Chris pulled Michele’s hair. You heard the commotion and ran out of your room. You screamed, “Leave my sister alone!” and punched Chris in the stomach. Chris was shocked by your outburst. She said, “Frank, what’s gotten into you”, while she tried to push you away. By the time Mom and Dad got home, all was forgotten.
I remember playing with our cousins at both grandparents houses.
I remember how everyone called you “Little Frankie” and me “Little Mary”, except for our cousin Ruben who couldn’t quite pronounce the word “Little” so it came out “Giggle Mary” and “Giggle Jimmy”…we always wondered who Jimmy was.
I remember putting our skates on and putting the leash on our dog, hanging on and flying down the street.
I remember that sometimes Mom and Dad would have parties and invite all of the relatives. We had fun playing outside, especially when it got dark. Then we could play hide-and-seek on the entire block. Later we would watch the grown ups dance in the family room.
I remember many birthday parties, hitting piñatas and later relatives playing a friendly game of basketball. There were probably 30 people playing at one. The game would end when someone got hurt.
I remember how excited we would get going to get our Christmas tree. Mom would pull us out of school early on a Friday in December and we would drive into the mountains to find the best tree, then drink hot chocolate and eat a snack. It was always a great day!
I remember how when you woke up in the morning your hair stood straight up like a porcupine!
I remember having to take baths together.
I remember how when you changed into your pajamas, Mom would ask you if you remembered to put on your underwear…you always forgot and went running back to your room. We would all laugh.
I remember how you made a certain face when you were lying. Your nose kind of flared and your lips moved just so.
I remember decorating or being involved in almost every GI Forum event. At the Fairgrounds we used to play bumper cars with the wooden carts that transported the folding chairs in the pavilion. Once we even snagged a golf cart and drove it around with Michele and her friend.
I remember having to “smash” cans to turn into the recycling center in order to save money. Bobby Maciel sometimes drove us to the recycling center…and on the way back he would let us steer the truck.
I remember how excited we were when we became an uncle and aunt. Oh, how we loved Sonja and Victor like they were our little sister and brother.
I remember watching you, Charlie and David break dance and asking me for my critique.
I remember Mom dropping us off at the Meridian Quad Theatre where we would spend the day watching movies with our friends.
I remember how you could listen to a song a few times and play it back on the piano or keyboard.
I remember watching the latest videos on MTV.
I remember how you loved to stay up late and watch movies or "Insomniatic Theatre". You love to watch any movie staring Bruce Lee and whenever Saturday Night Fever was on…that’s what channel you flipped to.
I remember that for years you could eat so much and stay so skinny. You loved hamburgers and you would eat them in circles.
Yesterday, I was reflecting on our teenage years. I remember how you used to make up weird names for people, you even used to call me “Spicoli ” or “Carol”. I was thinking that if it wasn’t for you, I probably would have never called Jose and eventually married him. You begged me to call him, just so you could request a song on the radio to a girl, since he was a DJ at the Santa Clara University.
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I remember how you used to follow Jose and me around while he was hired to DJ. You just thought that was so cool! You loved hanging out with Rey. We used to call you “Weasel” or “Weezie”.
I remember how you used to call on the telephone and pretend you were someone else. Many times using accents. It would take me a while to figure out it was you…When I really got wrong numbers, I always thought it was you playing around.
I remember how excited you were when you introduced us to June…then later the birth of your sons.
Most of all I remember how incredibly funny you were. You could imitate any sound and you could make me laugh so hard that I had to beg you to stop because my sides ached. You could find humor in almost anything we did.
I remember the last time you came to my house was on Thanksgiving. I was a bit surprised you showed up. Nonetheless, I was glad because that was the day Jose and I announced that we were finally going to have a baby. You asked if you could say a prayer for us. It was really long, but beautiful. You, like the rest of the family, were so surprised and truly happy.
The last real conversation that I remember having with you was when I was in the hospital, after my baby, Marco, was born three months premature. You called me to ask how I was. You sounded scared and concerned. You then retold me the story of your son, Joshua’s birth. You told me how scared you were then, but it all worked out. Then you asked if we could pray for Marco together. We prayed that God would give him strength to survive and thrive and he did.
Though you were far from perfect, you were a caring, humorous and generous individual. I will always love you and always miss you. Thank you for making me laugh and for loving me back.
Love Always Your Sister,
Mary
Angelina Ponce
October 5, 2005
Dear Frank,Mary and Family, my deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of you. Theres not enough words to express my saddness in Frankies passing. We're never ready to accept. I know that God is holding him and has brought him home to rest.The few times I met Frankie,I saw a gentleness and he express a sincere love for us, I'll always carry that in my heart. I'm only sorry that I didn't see more of him. My prayers and sincere love to all of you.
Joe & Susie Rojas
October 4, 2005
We are sending our condolences and prayer, Lord we lift up the Caballero family to You and pray a hedge of protection around them. Lord, you are a wall of fire and I pray that you send your angels to protect and confort them as your word said, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4. In Jesus name amen
Darla ( Castro) Torres
October 4, 2005
Dear Mr and Mrs. Caballero, Christine, Jeri, Michelle and little Mary. I just received word of this sad moment.My deepest condolences to your entire families.
Lil Frankie, I remember the day you were your born, your sisters were so happy I can see them running down the street screaming "it's a boy" they were so happy!
Annette (Caballero) Medina
October 3, 2005
Uncle Frank, Aunt Mary, Cousins Christina,Geri, Michelle and Mary;
My deepest condolences to you all for the loss of my cousin Frankie. I have been praying for you all that the Lord would comfort you. I know that Frankie accepted Jesus Christ in to his heart long ago; therefore you can rest asure that he's now in heaven with our Lord as this is the only sure way to heaven; not by our deeds or lack of. I know this may not console you right now because I can't imagine what it is like to lose a child or brother, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Love, Annette
Kelly Martinez
October 3, 2005
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Caballero family. I know how much you all loved him. I'm so sad for you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kelly (DiLaura) Martinez
MICHELLE RUDE
October 3, 2005
May God fill the hearts of your friends and loved ones with happiness and contentment during this hard time. I pray God will embrace the boys and fill them with his love and understanding. We will all meet in Gods paradise one day and until then you will be missed and never forgotten.
Danita Flores
October 3, 2005
Frank,
I miss you!!! We have been friends for 13 years and I will have you in my heart forever. You always make me smile and laugh and our happy memories will continue to do the same, but I will miss hearing your voice teasing me like you always did. You are a very special person and I was blessed to have you in my life as a great great friend. I love you and I know that you are in a beautiful place now.
Jan Lara
October 3, 2005
To my Cousin Frankie, I will always remember you as that "cute" little boy w/ the dark hair that went up to your eye brows. When we were younger, my parents, my brothers and I used to travel from Arizona to see all our relatives in California and we always chose to stay w/ Tio Frank and Tia Mary. We were all so close as kids, then we all grew up and got busy living our own lives, but you were never forgotten Frankie. I love you dearly and will miss you alot. Love your cousin, Jan (Sanchez) Lara
Sonja Solorzano
October 2, 2005
Dear Tio,
I just wanted you to know that I miss you so very very much and I love you too, you were (are) my tio and nobody can ever replace you. You were more like a big, protective older brother to me then an uncle. I am going to miss your laughter, hugs and our talks that we used to have. I am very sad that you are gone, but happy to know that you are up in heaven right now watching over me and your entire family. I wish I could have said good-bye and I also wish that I could have said I love you one more last time. You will always be in my prayers Tio and I will be forever thinking about you. I LOVE YOU!
Love,
Sonja (Spongie)
Marcia Salazar
October 2, 2005
To my cousin "Little Frankie",
Although you haven't been "little" for quite some time, I guess you'll always be "Little Frankie" to all of us. I can't tell you how much you meant to me. You kept me laughing. When I think of you, all I can remember is your beautiful smile and your sense of humor. I pray for you and your family that they find the strength to get through these hard times. I am very proud to have had you as my cousin. There is a saying that you can't choose who you a related to but you can choose your friends. I am lucky to have had you as a relative and a friend. God Bless you and keep you safe by his side always. I Love You Frank!
Love your cousin,
Marcia Salazar
Paul Sanchez
October 2, 2005
Friends and Family of our Dearest Frank (Frankie) Caballero Jr., it is with great sadness that I share in the circumstance of a lost and loving family member. My first memories of Frank dates back to when him and I were very young kids. My parents would drive us to San Jose - from Phoenix every year to visit our relatives. We all grew to love each other very much. It is very difficult dealing with situations such as this, but knowing he is in a much better place and being cared for by God himself - certainly makes the road much smoother for all of us.
Tio Frank, Tia Mary, Cousins Chris, Geri, Michele and Mary, you are all in our prayers and we all (from Arizona) love you very much.
Paul Sanchez
Michele Lovato
October 2, 2005
To my Little (much taller) baby brother (Homie),
I am so lucky to have had you in my life. You were the one that kept the laughter going. I will never forget your laugh, your voice, your crazy little jokes. When I see your sons, I see you when you where little! They already miss you...we all do. I just can't believe I'll never see you again...only in my dreams and memories. I hope you will be watching over all of us. I send all my prayers and all my love to you in heaven. I am going to miss you so much it hurts. I love you!
Your Sis, Michele
Blanca Martinez
October 2, 2005
Dear Frank,
It has been a little while since I've heard you joking and teasing me about this and that but still I feel the void that has been left. I will always think of you as you were when we were those little teenagers tagging along with Jose and Mary as their junior chaperones. All of those house parties, hanging out at the O and then an early breakfast at Carrows...Where did the time go? The day you and June married you both looked so happy and we were all so happy for you. Please know how much you were loved down here in this world and how much you are missed. Although we are sad and heartbroken I hope that when we think of you we will always do so with a smile. May God keep you forever by His side where you can help Him to watch over your family, your boys and all of us who were fortunate enough to have known you. Your smile, your laugh and your sense of humor will always remain with us and I am thankful for all of the memories. God bless you my friend, my family, my little brother.
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