Franco Family Portrait 1985
Carmen in circle frame with white border
Thanks to her, we are all alive! handwritten text
Carmen and her father circa 1922
Carmen as a teen
Young adult Carmen and her mom
Young adult Carmen and friends
Young adult Carmen with young girl
Carmen, Fernando and three of their children

History

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Young Carmen

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Carmen's Legacy

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Memory

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  • Portrait of Tatie Franco
    Photo of Tatie in the snow
    Portrait of Tatie Franco

    Tatie Franco

    1956-2006

    Albert (Tatie) was born in Ventura, California where he lived until he married and moved to Arizona with his wife and children.

    Tatie's memorial text is in progress...

  • Portrait of Carmen Fuentes
    Photo of Carmen, Carlos, Nita & Margie
    Portrait of Carmen Fuentes

    Carmen Fuentes

    1914-2010

    Carmen was born in Mexico then moved to Oxnard as a child where she lived a long and full life.

    The mother of ten children, over thirty grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren. She worked hard during her life but always made sure there was food on her stove. Whenever anyone stopped by there was a meal waiting for you. Her door was always open for friends, family and strangers she would take in and make sure they were safe and fed. She was truly an angel walking among us and will never be forgotten.

  • Portrait of Mondy Franco
    Photo of Mondy at Margie's house
    Portrait of Mondy Franco

    Mondy Franco

    1948-2016

    “Mondy” was born in Ventura, California and was a resident of Ventura County his entire life.

    He was 68 years old and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles and playing the guitar. He was passionate about working at Hanson Lab for the past 28 years. No one could take away his love for his family. His family was his everything.

  • Portrait of Margie Castellanos
    Photo of Margie with Darlene and ANgel
    Portrait of Margie Castellanos

    Margie Castellanos

    1946-2018

    Margie was born in Ventura, California and lived in Oxnard, Bakersfield and San Diego.

    She loved her coffee and cigarette breaks almost as much she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her passion for cooking was luckily passed down to her one and only granddaughter. Darlene also inherited Margie's love for crocheting.

  • Portrait of Nita Meza
    Photo of Nita, Carmen, and Christy at Fatso's house
    Portrait of Nita Meza

    Anita Meza

    1956-2022

    Anita (Nita) was born in Ventura, California and was a resident of Ventura County her entire life.

    She was only 63 years old when she left us but she left behind a legacy of photos that inspired this website. Her love for taking family photos was only surpassed by her love for her children and grandchildren. Thanks to these photos, she will never be forgotten.

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