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Francine Denise Hemminger, 57, of Sterling died Friday December 19, 2025 at CGH Medical Center. Francine was born July 25, 1968 in Sterling the daughter of Fernando and Alice "Pinky" (Espinoza) Gallegos. She married David Hemminger on October 18, 2024 in Sterling.
Survivors include her husband David; one daughter Cassandra Urrutia; one son Michael Gallegos; two brothers Dan (Sharon) Gallegos, and Frederick (Lynn) Gallegos; one sister Felicia Jackson; and seven grandchildren.
Francine was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother-in-law Terry Jackson.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation, and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com
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