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Alicia Olga Franco

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Olga Alicia Franco Ortiz was born December 6, 1942 and gained her angel wings to match her angel hair on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the tender age of 78. Alicia was born in Tamaulipas, Tampico, Mexico and passed away in San Antonio, TX, from COVID complications. She is preceded in death by: Mother – Esperanza Vizcarra Harris; Father – Isidro Ortiz Navarrette; Granddaughter, Isabella Alicia Franco; Aunts – Petra Gutierrez, Julia Petra Gutierrez, Eduarda Vizcarra, and Felipa Gonzales Vizcarra; Uncle - Adolfo Vizcarra, Great-Grandparents – Demetria and Eduardo Gomez. She is survived by: Brother – Hector Ortiz Sr. and wife, Concepcion; 4 children – Rose Grace Walker, Laura Alicia Franco, Reynaldo Franco Jr., Eduardo Franco, and wife – Shannon; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alicia was raised in Mexico by her mother, grandmother, and aunts as the youngest of 2 children. She loved playing with dolls – especially paper dolls. She would often design and cut out her own outfits to add variety. This love continued throughout her life, as she collected dolls “munequitas” and stuffed animals, even as an adult. One tough cookie, she was always getting in trouble for fighting with boys. She loved riding bikes and playing “Tomas” (jacks) and “Canicas” (marbles). She would talk about the cities she would build with her brother, out of rocks, sticks, cans, and pots. Then they would take their “rock cars” and have adventures in these cities. She loved “Las Posadas” and as a child was often volunteered to play the Virgin Mary. Because her family was very poor and often struggled to make ends meet, breakfast, lunch and dinner were often her grandfather’s “catch of the day”. After he died, the women of the house had to step up to make sure that Alicia and her brother had everything they needed. This was the start of the legacy that carries on today, fortitude, thriftiness, grit, determination, self-reliance, and appreciation. At the age of 16, “running away” from a marriage proposal, Alicia came to Texas to work with her Tia Felipa as a nannie and maid for wealthy families from the Terrell Hills and Olmos Park area. She stopped working in 1970 to raise her family but returned to the workforce after her divorce. When she returned, she held many roles: Manager at the Joske’s Distribution Center, Supervisor at a soap dispenser manufacturing company, Lead for a residential and commercial cleaning service and then a housekeeper. At one point, she even started her own company - “On My Own Cleaning” with her biggest and longest running commercial account being the Lack’s warehouse down the street from her house. When she retired, she moved to Corpus Christi – a city that reminded her very much of her beloved Tampico. She used to say that it was like being home because of the ocean, beach, small city life and friendly atmosphere. Alicia will be remembered as a strong willed, independent, determined, stubborn, dedicated, loyal, faithful, stern, loving, caring and emotional woman. Imaginative and industrious, she recycled and created many clever items out of other people’s “trash”. She would try to fix anything that was broken and NEVER wanted to be the same as anyone else. She would make everything her own – adding colors, beads, lace, and designs that represented her. It had to be unique and something no one else had or she did not want it. She loved to sew, cook, read, and especially garden. She had an amazing green thumb and could make anything grow. Her “Zen” was tending to plants and flower beds. She especially loved working with the rose bushes at Mother Theresa’s gardens. During her years in Corpus Christi, she volunteered at many homeless shelters including: Loaves & Fishes, The Good Samaritan, Mother Theresa’s, Mission 911, The Rainbow House, and The First United Methodist Church of Portland, TX. She adored Betty Boop, loved Coca Cola and will be remembered for her decaf coffee with cream and no sugar. Like her favorite animal - the elephant - Alicia was bigger than life; standing tall, strong, proud, quiet, loyal, noble, docile, powerful and protective. Although hard for her express, she was extremely emotional, caring, loving and attentive to other people. She always thought of others and would often surprise people with things she knew they needed, liked or wanted. Her gifts may not have been expensive, but they were worth more than gold because they were from the heart! Her absence will be felt by many but she lives on in everyone she touched. It was our mom’s wishes that NO BLACK be worn at her “going away party” {AKA: Funeral}. So please wear your bright colors in respect and to honor her wishes. Her favorite colors were: blue, pink, red and purple. Also, because of the pandemic, social distancing and COVID protocol will be adhered to during all services. Funeral services are as follows: Rosary from 6 – 6:30pm on Friday, February 5, 2021 Celebration of Life from 6:30 – 7:30pm on Friday, February 5, 2021 Public Viewing from 7:30 – 8pm on Friday, February 5, 2021 Mass at 10am on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 4411 Moana Dr, 78218

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  1. Mom – May perpetual light shine upon you as you journey forward. Save a spot and dance for me. I love you and miss you more than you (or I) would have known I could.

  2. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.Thinking of you all as you celebrate your mother’s remarkable life.I hope you feel surrounded by much love

  3. I have forgotten that I sent this picture to my brother Cuchie!! Alicia and Cuchie had came late to Austin,Tx late that Friday nite but you know us girls got to go shopping and get our hair done!! Tks to my dear friend ISABEAL stayed late to do ALICA Hair!! Look at that look on Alicia‘s face she was very HAPPY she was getting ready to go back to corpus with the new fresh look beautiful like always😇❤️


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