Francisca Becerra

FRANCISCA BECERRA ?HONEY?1921 - 2009Francisca Becerra ?Honey? was born May 14, 1921 in Hacienda de Ibarra, Nayarit, Mexico. Daughter of Maria Magdalena Garcia and Gervasio Becerra. Survived by her adored sister Emilia G. Alarcón and brother-in-law Jose L. Alarcón. Has joined in heaven her cherished brothers and sisters Magdaleno Dominguez, Pedro Becerra, Enedina Becerra, Augustine, Gervasio, Jose, Phillip, Manuel and Connie Becerra. Deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews including her ?Honeys? Jose Luis Alarcon, Jr, Teresita S. A. Montalvo, son-in-law Norman Eugenio Montalvo, Emilia Socorro Alarcon, Norman Eugenio Montalvo, Jr, Armando Vicente, Saul Antonio, Emilio Jesus, and Teresita Socorro Montalvo. She came to the US in 1937. A young girl moving to a strange country not knowing English and starting a new life with her father who brought her to live with him in San Francisco, Ca. But Honey made a promise to her mother before she passed to never forget her younger brothers and sister who stayed behind. With the Grace of God, she worked hard and brought her sister Emilia. Working together to bring their brothers Magdaleno and Pedro. Honey was an exceptional seamstress. In 1949, she completed courses in Costume Design, Pattern Drafting, Sewing and Tailoring at the Academy of Fashion Design. These courses may have taught her the fundamentals, but it?s her natural talent that made her an incredible creator of clothing. She would make new dresses for her and sister Emilia every time they went out. Her Honeys grew up having custom-made outfits for so many occasions, including proms and weddings. As a professional, she worked for companies such as Levi Strauss and Lilli Ann. A proud member of the International Ladies Garmet Workers Union.To Honey (Tía Frances), family was her life. Everyone she touched, whether it?s a relative or a friend, was treated with respect, genuine care, and love. She left this world with her loved ones by her side. Honey made sure to tell us that she loved us all. She said, ?Don?t cry because I?m going to be fine. I?ve accomplished everything I said I would do. I made promises and kept to them. I?m very satisfied and proud of all of you?. Honey?..one word that brings so much joy, love and laughter.We will miss you and remember you always. Thank you for being in our lives and teaching us that Life is precious?Family is priceless?and Love will conquer all.Friends may visit after 4pm Tuesday and are invited to attend the Vigil Service also on Tuesday at 7pm. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10am from the chapels of Valente Marini Perata & Co., 4840 Mission Street, SF then to Corpus Christi Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am. Committal to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered by clicking "Sign Guestbook" on this page. Visitations: 4:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 at Valente Marini Perata & Co. Funeral Directors (map/driving directions) Services: 7:00PM at Valente Marini Perata & Co. on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 (map/driving directions) 10:30AM at Corpus Christi Church on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery1500 Mission RoadColma, CA 94014 (map/driving directions)

Francisca Becerra

May 1, 1921 - June 26, 2009