Kathleen (Franz) Saldana
Kathleen (Franz) Saldana
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Kathleen Saldana Obituary
July 20, 1959 - March 29, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce that Kathleen "Kate" Saldana passed peacefully in her home on March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after her courageous 3-year battle with leukemia in Live Oak, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Marie, brothers Dan, Larry and Ed.
Kate was a dedicated, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and a compassionate caretaker to her parents and others needing special personal care. Kate enjoyed walking, reading, swimming and gardening. Her beautiful smile and contagious laugh will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Kate is survived by her husband, Benny, sons Alan and Kris (Jen), and granddaughter Victoria. She is also survived by her brothers Steve (Linda), Joe (Carol), Matt and Jim, sister-in-law Vicki, Aunt Carol Franz, many nieces and nephews and close friends, Michelle, Anita and Peggy who will feel her loss terribly.
Kate's family would like to thank all her friends and extended family for all their love and support during this difficult time.
A private viewing was held for the family to say their goodbyes.
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Nancy Bertalli Dunshee
May 5, 2025
I just heard about Kathy's passing. I am so sorry for all her loved ones who are grieving her. We had been close friends grammer school until she moved away after high school. Lots of fun escapades in those years. I wish we had kept in better touch, just wanted to express my sympathy and how sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Nancy Bertalli Dunshee
Steve Franz
April 10, 2025
We will miss you Sis. We only had one sister but you were the kindest, loving-est and strongest we could have hoped for. You cared for your loving husband Benny and sons Alan and Kris until cancer took hold.
You fought your battle with deadly leukemia bravely and with grace and courage. I admire you for strength and sense of humor in your darkest hour, joking when you were told doctors might have to amputate part of your foot saying "you didn't like those toes anyway". You also showed concern over my colonoscopy results (which were OK) while you were in the fight of your life. You were loved by all
BB (Big Brother, Steve)
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Steve Franz
April 9, 2025
Anita Dyba
April 7, 2025
My sympathies to the Saldana and Franz families on the great loss of a caring and kind woman. I hope the healing comes with time.
Kathy faced her illness with such strength, she amazed me. The only consolation is the pain is gone. I will miss our phone calls.
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Andrew Franz
April 6, 2025
Dearest Godmother Kathleen Saldana, God has taken you but it seems that it was time. While my eyes and head weep for the loss that you had to leave us all behind far too soon, my heart understands that it was time and that you are no longer in pain. You have been the beacon and light in my life of what it means to live a life of sobriety, compassion and laughter. Until we meet again Auntie Kate. I love you.
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