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Francine Arnaz Obituary

Francine Arnaz died on Dec. 13. She was 74.

Mrs. Arnaz was born on April 8, 1946 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was a resident of San Jose at the time of her death.

She was a Watsonville High School graduate of 1964, and an Alum Rock School District retiree of 35 years. She collected old glassware and items that caught her eye.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Felix Arnaz of 54 years and her sister Dorothy Sullivan.

Mrs. Arnaz is survived by her children Melissa Sanchez and Felix Arnaz IV and her siblings Evida Ballard, Valerie Beede and Verlin Beede. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, all who live across California, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois.

A visitation service for Francine's family and friends will be held on Jan. 4 at 11am at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel in Watsonville. The graveside service at the burial site will take place at 1pm at Pioneer Cemetery following the visitation.

Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, www.avemariamemorialchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Watsonville Pajaronian from Jan. 8 to Jan. 22, 2021.

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Dana Chehval and Edna Mcmanus

January 7, 2021

I texted her on Jan. 5th not knowing she had passed. She Edna´s cousin on her dad´s side. She will be greatly missed as well as Felix. They were both great people and a joy to be around.

Tiny and Bob Rider

January 5, 2021

She was a great person only wished I could of seen her more often. Felix and her are missed but always loved.

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