March 29, 1932 - August 14, 2022
Frances Margaret Constancio passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was “90 and Fabulous”! Frances was born in French Camp, California on March 29th, 1932, to Natividad and Maria Cardona. She grew up in Brentwood, California and later moved to Stockton, California, which would remain her permanent home. On June 17, 1961, she married the love of her life, Ramon “Ray” Constancio. Ray and Frances were married for 50 years, and together they raised their 5 children, Frank, Virginia, Rebecca, Mona and Richard.
Naturally hard working, Frances enjoyed working as a nurse for 40 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Nursing was truly her calling, and her patients and their families constantly expressed their gratitude for the gentle, loving and compassionate care she would give them. During her free time, Frances enjoyed playing Bingo and Gin Rummy, taking a ride to the casino, baking and cooking. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially loved “Family Dinner Nights”, where she would bless her family with delicious dinners, homemade tortillas “as big as the plate”, and scrumptious homemade cakes.
At only 4 foot 11 inches tall, Frances was a small, but strong woman, who had a HUGE impact on her family and blessed them with wonderful memories. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who loved and knew her.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon “Ray” Constancio; her parents, Maria and Natividad Cardona; her siblings, Annie Forsythe, Bruno Cardona, Sally Vigil, Lucille Maes and Mary Dutra; her son-in-law, John Chavez and her granddaughter, Stella Chavez.
Frances is survived by her sons, Frank Alveras and Richard Constancio; her daughters Virginia Chavez, Rebecca Chavez and Mona Amador (Ron); 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and her brother John Cardona.
VISITATION:
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE:
A service will follow at 12:30pm on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
COMMITTAL:
Immediately following at Garden of Angels at Cherokee Memorial Park.
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