It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my brother Francisco’s (Pancho) passing. On the morning of June 29th, while surrounded by our parents and siblings, he left this world peacefully, and he felt no pain. As our one and only brother, we never imagined living this life without him, but we know he is in the embrace of our Heavenly Father.

Pancho, as known by many, loved hard and was always fearless; we could always count on him to make us smile and laugh. There will always be a void in our hearts without him.

We send love, comfort, and peace to all those hurting and mourning for Pancho. If you have any photos or stories, and memories to share, please message me directly or text the number below.

We appreciate the emotional support and messages, and we will continue to welcome visitations of family and friends. Many have asked about monetary support; I have created a GoFundMe account for those who feel inclined and called to donate to assist in covering the cost of his funeral and medical expenses; all remaining funds will be put in a Trust for Pancho’s son, Julian.

Once Pancho’s funeral arrangements have been made, we will let everyone know, as we hope and welcome all to join us in laying our brother to rest.

If anyone would like to contact me personally to arrange a time to visit my parents, please message me (Gloria) on Facebook

Thank you,

Martinez Sisters

(Juana, Maria, Marisela, Lety, Andrea & Gloria)