Silvey Franco
A Rosary Service for Silvey Franco, formerly of Lamar and Canon City, CO, was held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2007 with Deacon Henry Wertin officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 9, 2007 with Monsignor William Doll as celebrant. Both services will be held at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow the Mass at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar.
Silvey was born on May 28, 1950 at Lamar, Colorado to Alvaro and Catalina (Melgosa) Franco and passed away at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO on November 4, 2007 at the age of 57.
Mr. Franco is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; David Franco and Andrew Franco.
He is survived by his children; Monica Franco and Nicole Franco both of Colorado Springs as well as his brothers and sisters; Louis (Cleopatra) Franco of Fort Collins, CO, Ben (Inez) Franco of Lamar, Nina (Ray) Velasquez of Fort Collins, CO, Dan (Sandy) Franco of Burr Oak, KS, Romana (Rodger) Arithson of Greeley, CO, Carmen (Dan) Melgosa of Pueblo West, CO, Bernadine Pipkin of Chicago, IL and Theresa (Bryan) Sonburg of Chandler, AZ as well as numerous other relatives and many friends.
Online Condolences | | I am so very sorry for your loss. In high school it was always so nice to see his smile and listen to that laugh. He always seemed so shy, gentle and quiet. What a nice young man he was a joy to attend school with him. He will be missed but we have such good memories of him. See ya later, Silvey Linda Wisler Springer | | We were sorry to hear of Silvey's passing, our thought and prayers are with all the family.Rex and Sheri Centner Wiley, Co | | So sorry to hear about the loss of Silvey. He was a wonderful man, we just loved him. He was always so fun and sincere. I will never forget the halloween parties we used to go to with him. He will be missed. Our love and prayers are with the family. Keith and Susan Wollert | | Nicole and Family, I just wanted to send you my condolences on your loss. My God be your strength and refuge! Sincerely, Catherine Ballew | I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the daughters in the loss of their father. I will always remember his pleasant smile. I pray your healing is filled with only wonderful memories and times you had with your Dad. These are such difficult times when we lose our parents. God Bless and Keep you through these difficult times. Linda and Catherine Ballew | | THE CLASS OF 1968 WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! WE HAVE LOST OUR MASCOT! I loved you Big Teddy Bear every since You were Joseph and I was your Mary in Washington school. I had to have the teacher help put your head dressing up higher so you could see. I will also always remember you trying to find dates for everyone to the Senior Prom. I wish I could have helped you with this problem too my dear friend. See ya in Heaven Silvey! Debbie (Stecklein) Brixey | | To the family of Silvey. I am so sorry for your loss. Silvey was my friend and a friend to many more. After working for so many years with him you really got to know how proud he was of his two daughters. His eyes would light up when their names ever came up in conversations. He will be missed by all who knew him. It was a pleasure to be called his friend. Norma Sneller | | Silvey will be missed by so many. He was a such kind person. He was a good friend in Junior High and High School. His smile would light up his whole face and he was a joy to be around. Jim Morris, Greeley, CO | | Silvey was such a wonderful friend and co-worker. He was so proud of his girls and always talking of you with such love and adoration.He will be missed by everyone who knew him well. We had such fun at work laughing and being silly, sharing problems and life. I am sure you have great memories that will carry you through. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Linda and Garry Longworth | | To Silvey's family & friends: We will all miss him. He was such a fun person to grow up with, always a smile, a joke or a gentle hug. I have such wonderful memories of all the times we shared. He was like another brother to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen Harper | | To the family of Silvey - wanted to express my condolences to you. Silvey was one of those rare people who when they smile they light up a room and Silvey was no different. May your memories bring some comfort to you at this difficult time. May God Bless all of you, Penne Fugate Atmos Energy | | Silvey was a good man, we will miss him at work, we also miss the opportunity to give him a hard time, he always was an upbeat worker. I always will remember the time in Buena Vista when I picked up Silvey and told him I needed help on a gas odor, when in fact I just picked him up to take him for a cup of coffee and a homeade roll. Let us know if we can do anything for his family. Jerry Christensen | | To All The Family of Silvey Franco, Silvey was a long time dear friend & co-worker of mine. His happiness and good humor was always a welcome and would inspire others to believe in them selves. I will miss him and may the lord stand with him!! Paryers to you all. Jim Mcdermott | | Silvey will be missed, and fondly remembered by many. My condolences to his family. Mark Cristelli. Gunnison, Colorado. | | Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Tom & Mary Lynn Stayton Gunnison, Colorado | | I am so very sorry for your loss. Silvey was a gentle man and a gentleman. It was an honor to have known and worked with him and I can honestly say I am a better person for having known him. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort in this time of loss and may He give you wonderful memories of the man that Silvey was. Dan Higgins |
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