Maximino Franco, Sr

Maximino “Chimino” Franco Sr, 72, passed away April 9, 2016. He was born July 29, 1943, in Mexico. The true definition of a family man, Maximino loved spending time with his kids, especially his grandkids, who could do no wrong in his eyes. He always wanted to take care of everyone, to the point of being the first one ‘there’ and the last one to leave. Maximino loved to cook and to have everyone come to his home and eat. A lover of Spanish music, his brothers, who had a band, would record music for him. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and watching baseball and wrestling. Preceding Maximino in death were his mother, Victoria; grandparents, Maximino and Josephina; sister, Celia; grandson, Samuel Lara Jr; and daughter-in-law, Sonia Franco. Those left to cherish Maximino’s memories are his wife, Olivia of the family home; sons: Toby Franco of Roswell, Maximino Franco Jr of Roswell, Albert Franco of Dexter; daughters: Julie Franco and husband, Ruben of Albuquerque, and Angela Lara and husband, Samuel of Artesia; grandsons: Fabian Franco, Damian Franco, Maximino Franco III, Xavier Lara; granddaughters: Athena Franco, Olivia Franco, Victoria Franco and Brianna Franco; brothers: Edulijes F Zubia and wife, Gloria of Odessa, TX, Crispin Franco Zubia and wife, Josephina; sisters: Maria Z Estrella and husband, Bico of Odessa, TX, Manuela Z and husband, Andres Herrera of de Lasoso, Condenas; Erminia Franco of Ojinaga, Mexico. Additional survivors include his adoptive family, the Gomez’s of Dexter. The family would like to say a special Thank You to Glenn of Hospice and Holly of HME. Those chosen to be pallbearers will be: Toby Franco, Albert Franco, Maximino Franco Jr, Ruben Franco, Samuel Lara, and Ernesto Zuniga. Maximino’s grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers along with Joe Sisneros. Viewing will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 6:00 PM at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. A communion service will be celebrated Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 10:00 AM at St John the Baptist Church. Burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Those chosen to be pallbearers will be: Toby Franco, Albert Franco, Maximino Franco Jr, Ruben Franco, Samuel Lara, and Ernesto Zuniga. Maximino’s grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers along with Joe Sisneros.