Francisco Andaverde

Francisco S. Andaverde, age 88, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Forney, Texas. He was born on January 16, 1937, in Matamoros, Mexico to Vicente Hernandez and Concepcion Sandoval.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Avelina Andaverde; daughter, Elisa and husband Ernie Santos; and son, Victor Andaverde.
Francisco is lovingly remembered by children, Frank S. Andaverde Jr. and wife Anna, Mary Lou Dominguez and husband Pete, Josie Andaverde-Figueroa and husband Joey. He leaves behind ten grandchildren, Frank S. Andaverde III and wife Kelly, Ashley Andaverde, Loran Patterson, Lacey Santos, Garrett Andaverde, Jessica and husband Jay Matchak, Jiovanni Figueroa and wife Jessie, Daniel Perez, Daniel Andaverde and wife Ashleigh, Elaina Zapata and partner Mark Santos; as well as ten great-grandchildren, Isaac Andaverde, Blake Andaverde, Isabella Zapata, Markie Santos, Norah Matchak, Valerie Matchak, Adele Matchak, Ethan Matchak, Lorenzo Perez, and Liliana Perez. He is also survived by his siblings, Carmen Benitez, Gloria Ramero, Jesse Bilano, Marina Sanchez, Emilio Jaurequi, Janie Jaurequi, and Maggie Jaurequi.
Francisco married Avelina on February 12, 1961, in Brownsville, Texas, and together they raised five children. Francisco was a proud businessman and owner of Discoteca Monterrey. Francisco was a member of Forney First Baptist Church and a lifelong passionate fan of the Dallas Cowboys.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him.