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Basilisa Franco Obituary
April 19, 1930 - July 24, 2024
On July 24, 2024 Basilisa "Sily" Vicente Franco passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 94 in Houston Texas, where she lived with her son.
Basilisa was known as "Sily" within her community and loved by all. She was born on April 19, 1930 in Cidra, Puerto Rico, but moved to East Chicago, Indiana in 1948, where she lived most of her life. Sily lived a full life filled with the love of her family and friends. She was a great cook and gathered her family every Sunday for family dinner. Sily was spiritual and she had great love for the Lord. She will be truly missed.
Sily was preceded by her husband Tomas Rivera Franco, who passed away on August 31, 2016. She was survived by her daughter Myrta Luz De La Cruz, her son Thomas Franco, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
1 Thessalonians 4:14.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
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Myrta De La Cruz
August 8, 2025
It has been a year since my Mom´s passing and the pain of losing her is still very fresh in my heart. I try to console myself with the wonderful memories I have of her but some days are very hard. However, I know that she is happy with our Lord in his kingdom. She and my Dad are both gone now; but their spirits will live forever. They will never die! Be at peace Mom and Pop. I miss you both more than you could know. I love you!!
David De La Cruz
August 23, 2024
My loving Grandmother, you will be truly missed. I will always remember the love, advice, strength and encouragement you gave me throughout my life. You were always there for me and you loved me no matter what. I will forever cherish the time I spent over your house, the conversations we had and the Sunday dinners that you made for us. I know that you are now with Pop again in Heaven and you both are watching over all of us. I love you and pop with all my heart. May you both rest in peace and in God's loving Kingdom. Proverbs 17:6
"Children´s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
Rosa Y Sandy Guadalupe
August 13, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sandy and Rosita Guadalupe send their deepest condolences. We love you all so much! Praying for you all.
Miriam Morales
August 13, 2024
I will never forget your Mom, such a wonderful person! I will always remember for lunch Campbell´s soup and grilled cheese sandwich´s she made us. Sili Rest in Peace
Myrta De La Cruz
August 12, 2024
Although my heart is broken, the years and moments that we spent together will serve as memories (too many to mention) that will live in my heart forever. She was the best Mom that the Lord could have given me. She was the most giving and unselfish human being who always thought of her family and never of herself. With Pop and her gone now, earth is a pretty empty place. My Mom worked hard for many years and now she´s resting and celebrating life with our Lord in heaven. I will miss her everyday of my life and keep her alive with my memories. Love you Mom, Myrta.
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