Francisco F. Avila

1942 - 2016

Francisco F. Avila obituary, 1942-2016, Modesto, CA

Francisco F. Avila

1942 - 2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

Francisco Avila Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2016.
Francisco Avila was born in 1942 Doze Ribeiras , Terceira, Azores . He served in the Portuguese military Police. He moved to Angola where he got married and lived there for 7 years. In 1970 he immigrated to United States. He lived most of his life in Lowell Massachusetts. Worked at Pandel Co. for 3 years then went on starting his business in Carpentry. He created a great reputation and long career with his son in Massachusetts. Later he moved to Pelham New Hampshire for 8 years and then decided to move to Southern California to start a new career in Restaurant Business with his whole family. Not to long after that he moved to Northern California to return to his main trade of carpentry with his Son Danilo Avila. He lived the last years in Modesto, Ca.

He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and also had heart problems. Francisco Avila was a hard worker, dedicated to his family and he enjoyed life to its fullest. He loved his friends and he always gave to the poor. He was an amazing father. He will be missed dearly.
He is survived by His wife Maria do Carmo Avila of Modesto, Son- Danilo F. Avila and his wife Amy of Ceres. 2 Daughters- Maria Elizabeth Avila and Filomena Avila Nault, both of Modesto, California, 2- Grandchildren Lucien Nault & Aidan Avila. Brothers- Jose Dimas Avila of Redlands, CA Jorge Avila of Corona Silverio Avila .Sisters- Analcina Elsasser of Yucca Valle, of Filomena Fagundes of Peham, NH, Maria Elizabeth Cote of Dracut MA.

Services: Visitation- 2:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday December 19, 2016 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main St., Turlock, California.
Vigil & Rosary-7:00 PM Monday December 19, 2016 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service. Funeral Mass-12:00 PM, Tuesday December 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Ave., Turlock, California. Mr. Francisco Avila will be laid to repose at Turlock Memorial Park 575 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock, California

Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD504), Turlock, CA.

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December 15, 2016

Nuno and Jennifer Cesar posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2016

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December 14, 2016

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Nuno and Jennifer Cesar

December 15, 2016

To my family, Tio Francisco will be greatly miss. I will always remember him as a fun loving gentle man. We will miss him dearly. I have lots of fond memories of him. We want you know we are thinking of you all and wish we were closer to you. Hugs and kisses to you all. Rip Tio Francisco!

Elsa Wisniewski

December 15, 2016

Our deepest sympathy for your loss your in our prayers. Elsa Wisniewski and Bill Farrow.

December 14, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

Randy Shockley

December 14, 2016

Soft Whispers...

Karyn Avila

December 13, 2016

Frank... I miss you dearly. Now even more. I will never forget you.
His family was always is pride. He always spoke with pride of your accomplishments. Stay strong He will get you through.
Maria do Carmo, Betinha, Mena, Andrew, Danilo, Amy, Lucien, Aidan. please know he is with his Pai and brothers Ezequiel and Carlos. He is in great company. Letting them all know what has been happening since they have left us. Please know that my heart is with you all. I love you all so very much.

Amy Avila

December 13, 2016

Pai, I will miss you dearly. You were a strong, hard working man, with a fiery spirit and great sense of humor. I will miss all of your stories of Angola and life. Your children miss you terribly and it breaks my heart to know that you are gone.
To my husband Dan, and sisters Mena, Elizabeth and Mai... I love you all so very much and will be here always. Your father is flying with the angels now and in Gods presence.. probably sharing his stories now and what a wonderful family he has!
Love you, Amy Avila❤

Anika Browning

December 13, 2016

What a difficult time and experience, when all around you should be joy with your beautiful children. My love and prayers to all of you, needless to say...stay strong, love does conquer all.It brings back difficult memories for me. I experienced a very similar situation. All I can say, Is enjoy the time you have and make sure you live without regrets.
Much love, Anika and Bill

Clara Massa

December 13, 2016

To the Avila family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you.

Whitehurst Norton & Dias Funeral Service

December 13, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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