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Francisco Tavera Obituary
September 26, 1972 - April 20, 2015
Heaven gained an angel. Pancho Tavera, Jr. age 42 passed away on April 20, 2015 at his home in Salem. Pancho was born in Portland, OR to Francisco and Yolanda Tavera, Sr. Pancho is the oldest of three children. He was raised in Salem where he graduated from Douglas McKay High School and later began his career with the Oregon Dept. of Corrections at Oregon State Penitentiary. Pancho's passion was coaching youth sports throughout the Salem Area, which he did for over 20 years.
Pancho is survived by his wife, Kasey, to whom he was married for 14 years; two sons, Noah and Alexander; parents, Francisco and Yolanda Tavera, Sr.; sister, Esmeralda and brother Marco Antonio.
Visitation will be today from 1 to 7 PM, at City View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 23rd at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr., NE, Salem, OR, Interment will follow at City View Cemetery. Charitable contributions may be made to Pancho's Army Fund at any US Bank in Oregon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francisco Tavera
Sunni hulbert
May 9, 2015
u will never be forgotten my friend, all my love. Until we meet again
Kristin Andersen
April 26, 2015
Many hugs and prayers for the Tavera family. My mom worked with Pancho at McKay many years ago and she spoke fondly of how much she loved working with him. She was working in the pass room and she always loved it when Pancho came in to check on her. He made an older woman feel very special and for that one simple gesture, I am grateful she knew him.
JM Walker
April 24, 2015
With love and many hugs to he entire Tavera family in this difficult time, our thoughts are with you all....
~The Walker Family.
Jen & Mike, Izaac, Justin & Paige.
Jason Vaughn (Baylie)
April 24, 2015
So many memories all full of laughs!! Started telling my son stories from Pancho from little league and through high school at 8pm Monday night and we ended conversation both crying and laughing at 1230 am!! Both I and my family are so fortunate to have had you in our lifes and my brother I will never forget how much of a special person you were!! They don't make them like you bro!!! RIP!!!
Vaughn/Baylie family
Yolanda Tavera
April 24, 2015
Thank you all for your kind words. Pancho was an amazing son. He will be missed by all. He is now forming his new team with the angels.
Debra White
April 24, 2015
Pancho touched the lives of so many people, but most importantly the lives of young people. Yes, he was a wonderful baseball coach. But more importantly, he coached about how to have integrity and joy in your life. He will be missed. God bless you, Tavera family.
Flamenco and Rios Family
April 23, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss, Pancho was an amazing man. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and always.
Lenny, Tina and Miranda Wold
April 23, 2015
You will be missed my friend, by both your DOC family and Baseball family. My family was lucky enough to know you through both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Debby Niewald
April 23, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Pancho personally. Any family loss is felt deeply. Heaven has gained a good man.
Merced Flores
April 23, 2015
Please accept our love and condolences. It is truly a tremendous loss for your family, our family, and the entire community. Pancho is loved and our God will take care of him. Blessings to the Tavera family.
Leslie Barrios
April 22, 2015
My condolences to the entire Tavera familia. Pancho has left a big thumbprint in the Salem community and he will forever be remembered. Un abrazo fuerte.
Robert Puentes
April 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Tavera family in your time of grief.
ND
April 22, 2015
Our best to Pancho's family. Steven and Susan Hopkins (All American Decal Guy)
Patricia Jackson
April 22, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teresa Gomez
April 22, 2015
I had met Tavera at OSP and he was a great person with a good sense of humor. My condolences to his family.
Lisa Barger-Fox
April 22, 2015
We were blessed with what small amount of time you were with us. We are comforted in knowing our paths will meet up again, Pancho! Godspeed comfort to you family!
Erma Eldridge
April 22, 2015
With sympathy are hearts go out to panchos family we love you all
Kristi Frandsen-McKeown
April 22, 2015
Yolanda, Francisco, Kasey, Alex and Noah, Esmeralda and Marco: From my family to all of you we send love, prayers, and my deepest condolences. Poncho could bring smiles out of anyone. I can remember a parent at the world series come up to our booths and was hotter than a hornet about a call made in play on the field and would not let it go grumbling and griping for a good 10 minutes. Sandi and Kelli Berg, Poncho and I were all rolling our eyes at each other as we were all trying to calm him...When Poncho got his turn at the parent it took him about 2 and a half sentences and had this guy laughing so hard I don't even think he remembered what he walked away from the game for...Poncho had such a huge, loving, heart for all the kids that crossed his path, his wife Kasey, and his parents and siblings. He left a great impression here and even though we think he may have exited this field too soon...he just got called up to the major leagues! Love you all, Kristi Frandsen-McKeown and Family
Kimberley Loveless
April 22, 2015
Prayers to the entire Taveras family and for all who love him dearly. Pancho was an amazing man on this earth and his wonderful spirit lives on in heaven.
Roy and Anita Scharer
April 22, 2015
You're in our thoughts and prayers! We are so sorry for your loss.
Derek Anderson
April 22, 2015
I will always remember your big heart and smile. Until we meet again my friend.
tina white
April 22, 2015
My condolences to the entire family sorry for ur loss sendin love and prayers
Warren Gould
April 22, 2015
RIP, brother. You have left a mighty impression on all you came in contact with. Through your smile and drive you have changed the lives of many young people. May others pick up the work you started and continue your legacy. The community was a better place with you in it and Heaven will surely be blessed with your entrance.
Monica Contreras
April 22, 2015
Madrina Yolanda and Padrino Pancho and family....you are in my thoughts and prayers. Such a big loss not only to your family, but to a whole community. May God give you all the comfort and peace you need at this time.
John Hoppe
April 22, 2015
One of the most caring, unselfish individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I'm gonna miss you, but I'm glad that you are no longer suffering. My heart goes out to Kasey, Noah, Alexander, and the rest of the Tavera family.
Jennifer Foster
April 22, 2015
Your smile will be greatly missed Pancho, you were a good man!!!
Jennifer Knieriemen
April 22, 2015
He will be greatly missed ¢½
Knieriemen Family¢½
Tammy Fidel (Smith)
April 22, 2015
The Tavera family is a huge part of the school years memories of my middle 2 kids. Especially baseball. My heart goes out to the family and I know Pancho will be missed by so many. R.I.P. Pancho.
Love and hugs from,
Tammy Fidel (Smith) & the Smith family
Stacy Leighty
April 22, 2015
Much love to all of Pancho's family and friends. What a great legacy he has left. May his spirit live within every heart he touched.
Sam Allen
April 22, 2015
The Man with biggest heart will be missed and not forgotten OSP BCC 220
Jalyssa Mendez
April 22, 2015
Love you Pancho. Your name is forever engraved in my heart
- J.M
April 22, 2015
Yolanda, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!!!
--- Terri (Burger) Morford
April 22, 2015
We really enjoyed Pancho. Great guy. God bless his family.
Gordon and Judy Sawser
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