SISNEROS-Frances Sisneros, peacefully passed away on September 19, 2007 at the age of 93. Born in Park View, New Mexico, she was the beloved wife of Benjamin Sisneros, who predeceased her in 1982. She was the second of 7 children of Rafaelita and Manuel Esquibel. Her surviving sisters are Eppie Lopez, Cordelia Wiesman, Helen Trujillo, and her brother Raymond Esquibel and his wife Donna. She had five children: Roberta Robinson, Benjamin Sisneros (deceased 2007), Veronica Almanza, Sylvia Anderson and Barbara Burton and son-in-laws Richard Burton and David Almanaza. Frances loved her 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Her compassionate and devoted caregivers were Antonia Santamaria, Rosario Covarrubias and Valerie Mata. She was a well-loved and very active member of the Whittier Senior Center for over 20 years. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. A vigil and celebration of her life will be held at White-Emerson Mortuary, 13304 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601 (562-698-0304) on Wednesday, September 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, September 27, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7215 Newlin Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602 (562-698-0107). Relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Following mass services, the interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205. Donations in Frances' memory may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Church or to a charity of your choice.
Published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on 9/26/2007.
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