This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Franco, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4329/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 20 May 2010 Our Beloved son, brother and uncle passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Jesus Manuel Franco (Manny) was born to Jesse and Virginia Franco on November 29, 1961 in Oceanside, CA. Growing up, Manny was a four sport athlete, talented musician and gifted artist. He attended the University of New Mexico on a Presidential Academic Scholarship. He eventually received an Associate's Degree in political science with an honor in math from Eastern New Mexico University. He was a devout Catholic with a life ling dream of joining the Priesthood. He was most recently employed with Tresco Industries. Manny truly optimized the meaning of kindhearted. He loved to participate in the locally held charity walk/runs. Manny always had kind words for everyone. Even though he suffered with a debilitating mental illness, one never heard any complaints. We were blessed to have such a wonderful, selfless person in our lives. He graced us with his strength, faith and unconditional love. Manny is with ou! r Lord and will suffer no longer. Manny is survived by his parents Jesse and Virginia Franco, Ceila, Steve, Matthew and Andrew Welsch. Didra, Randy, and Luke Chavez. Gabe, Lisa, Megan, Preston, and Jacob Franco. Cyra, Ken, Jessi, and Kennedy Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his niece Isabella grace Franco. A visitation will be held today Thursday May 20, 2010 from 5 to 7 pm at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 pm. Manny's funeral mass to celebrate his life will be at 10:00 am on Friday May 21, 2010 at St. Albert the Great Newman Center with Fr. Mitch Dowalgo officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation is made directly to St. Albert the Great Newman Center in honor of Manny. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.