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FELIX FRANCO Obituary

Felix passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010, at the age of 73. He was born in Paramount, Ca. on May 17, 1937, and lived in Clovis for the past 36 years. He served Honorably in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and retired with over twenty years serving with the California Air National Guard, 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno. He retired from the Computer Services Department with the County of Fresno. Felix is survived by his wife Mary; two daughters, Diana Franco of Fresno, and Tina Gurtner and her husband Grant of Fresno; three sons, David Franco and his wife Lisa of Fresno, John Franco and his wife Robyn of Fresno and Paul Franco and his wife Pam of Fresno. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Nikki, Justin, Roman, Ryleigh, Sophia and Cooper; his sister, Dolores Jaime of Torrance, Ca.; and his brother, Peter Franco of Los Angeles, Ca. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at the Clovis Funeral Home Monday, August 2, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. A Mass and Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Clovis on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. A Graveside Service to follow at the Clovis Cemetery.

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Published by Fresno Bee from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2010.

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Darin Adcock

August 3, 2010

I'll always enjoy my thoughts of the Franco's and Felix growning up. My prayers to the family. Darin Adcock

Arlene Darling

August 2, 2010

From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man, this is a great family. May God bless all of you.

Diana Franco

July 31, 2010

My dad was a strong & caring person. He touched so many people's lives. My dad has showed me strength in everything he did. I love my dad and and miss him so much. My memories of him will be ever lasting.

Andrea Brisco

July 31, 2010

My condolences to the Franco family.

Keith Pearson

July 31, 2010

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

Judy Thomas

July 31, 2010

Mary and family
I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that with God at your side you will be strong during this time. Felix was a good man but too young to be called home.

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