Alberto Franco

Alberto C. “Pancho” Franco, 83 of Sioux City passed away on Friday, May 04, 2018 at a Sioux City hospital. 

Per Alberto’s wishes, he has been cremated. Memorial services will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with a luncheon to follow. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Alberto was born July 19, 1934 in Merino, CO; he was the son of Paul and Julia (Calvio) Franco. Alberto grew up in Minatare and Scottsbluff, NE and then served in the U.S. Navy. 

He worked for Perkins Stationery, Swift & Company, Floyd Valley Packing Co, The Belle of Sioux City Casino and Winnevegas before working at Sunland Beef in Tolleson, AZ. 

Alberto enjoyed camping and fishing with his grandchildren, sports especially boxing, country music, old western movies, dancing, joking, laughing and visiting with people, he loved to visit. 

Survivors include his wife Candy Franco of Sioux City; 7 children: Douglas Franco of Phoenix, AZ, Nina Franco (Mac Towner) of Castana, IA, Donna Taylor (Eric ) of Phoenix, AZ, Jeremiah Franco (Brenda) of Sioux City, Ella Lemus of Seattle, WA, Alberta Cardenas (Ismael) of Sioux City and Yvette Bayona of Sioux City; 3 step children: Frederick, Annette and Chasity; a sister Victoria Maestas of Las Cruses, NM; 33 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. 

Alberto was preceded in death by his parents, a son Dalbert J. Franco, 6 brothers and a sister. 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Alberto’s name.