Francine Arnaz

On December 13, Francine Arnaz peacefully passed away.  She was 74 years old.

Francine, born on April 8, 1946 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was a resident of San Jose, CA at the time she passed.  She was a Watsonville High School Graduate of 1964.  Francine was a Alum Rock School District retiree of 35 years.  She collected old glassware and items that caught her eye.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Felix Arnaz of 54 years; her parents Alma and Verlin Beede; and her sister Dorothy Sullivan.

Francine is survived by her children Melissa Sanchez and Felix Arnaz IV; her siblings Evida Ballard, Valerie Beede, and Verlin Beede.  She is also survived by her two grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; all who live across California, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois.

A visitation service for Francine’s family and friends will be held on Friday, January 8th at 11:00AM to 12:30PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel in Watsonville.  The graveside service at the burial site will take place at 1:00PM at Pioneer Cemetery following the visitation.