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Irene Rambes Franco

1932 - 2009

Irene Rambes Franco obituary, 1932-2009

BORN

1932

DIED

2009

Irene Franco Obituary

Irene Rambes Franco April 22, 1932 - November 13, 2009 Visitation for Irene Rambes Franco will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles Street) on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church (1515 Baker Street) on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. On April 22, 1932, Irene Rambes Franco was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the age of 18, she met her soul mate, Charles Franco, Sr. on a visit to Bakersfield. After marrying in 1950, they moved briefly to Fayetteville, North Carolina, but ultimately made Bakersfield their home. By 1963, her family had grown to 8 children - 3 girls and 5 boys. It was her mission to serve the Lord and her family. She was an incredible mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devout Catholic with a deep faith in the Lord. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church where her devotion grew even stronger. She taught her family about unconditional love, giving, and faith. We are comforted with knowing that she will have eternal life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith paved a golden pathway where she can walk tall in comfort as she embraces all those who celebrate her return home. Although we will miss her greatly, we know we will see her again in all God's glory - Our Queen Rose. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franco, Sr.; her son, Thomas Franco; her brother, Preciliano Gallegos and her great-grandchild, Daniel Castro, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Gallegos; brother, Blas Gallegos; sister, Betty and Isidoro Dioyos; daughters, Patricia and Karl Herrera, Camilla and William Garcia, Priscilla Franco and Jose Sanchez; sons, Mathew and Maria Franco, Charles and Trini Franco, Jr., Peter and Cristina Franco and Joseph and Sandra Franco; 25 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. May the Lord take you in his arms and embrace you with all his splendor. For additional service information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Basham Funeral Care

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Nov. 17, 2009.

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Nancy Wagner

November 30, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Irene's passing. Working at Nile Drug and Mercy Plaza Pharmacy I knew Charles and Irene for a long time. They were wonderful people and I know you miss them deeply.
They are in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Nancy Wagner

Moriah Franco

November 22, 2009

hey its moriah, sorry you guys feel so bad.
Grammy is in a better place now,
no need to worry,
she is in our prayers and in our hearts.

w/ love,
Mojo (Moriah Franco)
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Shellie Camargo

November 20, 2009

Priscilla and Family, I am so sorry to here of your loss,my heart goes out to you. I understand what your going through. So just know in your heart that if you need a friend, I will always be there.

Cornelio (CD) Gutierrez-Lozano

November 18, 2009

We've known lots of pleasure,
At times endured pain,,
We've lived in the sunshine,
And walked in the rain. ,


But now we're seperated ,
And for a time apart,,
But I am not alone- ,
You're forever in my heart.,


Death always seems so sudden, ,
And it is always sure,,
But what is oft' forgotten-,
It is not without a cure.,


There may be times you miss me, ,
I sort of hope you do,,
But smile when you think of me,,
For I'll be waiting for ,
you.

Irene Rambes Franco left before you,
A place to prepare,
In the shelter,
Of our Lord's care,
May this bring comfort,
In the sorrow you bear ,

lidia Gama

November 17, 2009

Familia Franco
We are sorry to hear about your Loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, charlie, matt, pat,camilia
Love you all
Familia Jose & Lidia Gama

November 17, 2009

Camilla,

PJ and I are saddened by this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Raul and PJ

Lidia & Jose Gama

November 17, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ricardo &Hilda Enriquez

November 17, 2009

God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.

He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering and pain.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, ‘Peace bethine’.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Our prayers to the Franco's Family

Stan and Debra Brown

November 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you have peace by the fact that you will be with you dear mother again throughout the eternities.

The Stanford and Debra Brown family

Chris & Martha Carbajal

November 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Esther & Leonora Franco

November 17, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to your family at this time of deep sadness. Our prayers are with you. Love

David and Sylvia Franco-Hawks

November 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Franco's at this time of great sadness. Your mother was such a lovely woman inside and out and she will live on through her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Love you all

November 17, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to your family at this time of sadness. God's place has been saved for your loved one. She will blessed in God's love and glory, welcomed by those that went before, and await those she left behind with loving open arms. Peace is with her.
The Gounder Family

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