Francisca "Frances" Oballe

Francisca H. Oballe of Wolfforth passed away very peacefully and anointed on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on January 29, 1927, in Maxwell, Texas to Leonardo and Susana (Bautista) Hernandez. 

She and her husband loved to dance and were excellent dancers. She was a happy and joyful person who would sing, hum and whistle as she did her daily duties. Even in her last days she was still singing. We hear those tunes yet when it’s still and quiet. She had an unconditional love for her children and would go above and beyond to protect them. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; they brought her great happiness and joy. She instilled in her children to always be hard workers, persevere and never give up. 

She married Ausencio on September 16, 1948, in Lockhart, Texas and were married 68 years. She loved the Lord and received the Eucharist weekly. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. John Neumann Parish where she was known as “Mama”. She had a devotion to the Virgen de Guadalupe and prayed her rosary daily. She had faith as big as the ocean. She was a Cursillista since 1965. 

She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. She loved to travel and was always ready for the next adventure. She liked watching old westerns. She enjoyed gardening and took pride in having beautiful flowers in her yard. For many years her and her husband drank Dr. Pepper daily. The family would joke that Dr. Pepper is what kept them young at heart and living life to the fullest. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Dominga Oballe of Euless, Isabel Oballe of Wolfforth, Jay Oballe and wife Sylvia of Lubbock, and Josie Triplett and husband Doug of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. 

Francisca was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ausencio Oballe in 2017; and seven siblings. 

She was extremely loved by her family and will be missed very much. We are forever grateful that we were blessed to have her for so many years. 

Keep singing with the angels mi chula, mi reina. 

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 

Visitation will be held from 3:30 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Venue on Broadway with rosary being cited at 6:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with Reverend Bill Anton officiating, with burial to follow at the Wolfforth Cemetery.