1951 - 2016
1951
2016
11160 Stranwood Ave
Mission Hills, California
Maria Felix Franco Padilla, on the morning of March 11, 2016 in Mission Hills, CA at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center passed away after her battle with cancer; with her children at her bedside. Maria Felix was 64 years old.
Maria Felix Franco Padilla was born on May 28, 1951 in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco to Anastacio Franco Llamas and Maria Padilla Torres. In the 1970's, Maria Felix migrated to the United States and resided in the San Fernando Valley. Soon meeting her life partner, Ramon H. Encarnacion.
Maria Felix was a dedicated and hard worker; A seamstress in her younger years, and a aerospace assembler, before retiring in 2014. Two things she loved the most was to shop and watch her Spanish soap operas and celebrity entertainment shows. She also enjoyed tending to her rose garden and plants, and she loved going to Vegas and playing slots. She was a loyal Dodger fan and split football fan (49ers and Green Bay), rooted for the 2 teams her children loved.
Everyone that met Maria Felix loved her joy for a good time. She was sweet, funny, friendly, shy at times and loved to people watched. Always had a smile on her face and often spoke with her loving eyes. Her family was her life and for them, she was strong. She was a beloved mother and dedicated loving grandmother.
Maria Felix is survived by her 5 children, Leonardo, Everardo, Myra, Daniel and Christina; 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
She was preceded in death by her life partner Ramon, her parents and 2 sisters, Irene and Mercedes.
Maria Felix was taken too soon but left a print in this world. Now our Forever Guardian Angel. May she Rest in Peace.
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Sara Santiago
April 16, 2016
Querida Tia,
You are so very missed. I will always cherish the great times we had at family gatherings. So many laughs and good times we shared. You truly were beautiful inside and out. Love you, descanse en paz Tia.
Verónica Castro
April 15, 2016
""Mariquita""
Madre ,y amiga q para mi eso significó en los años q estuve,conviviendo cercas de Maria,,
Maria,es el ejemplo de mujer luchadora q día a día estuvo contra esa enfermedad,q nos la arrebató, pero se q
Más aya del sol , ella estara,cuidando a cada uno de sus queridos.
Mariquita ,alegre como ella misma,les puedo decir q nos la pasavamos horas platicando y no parabamos,en tiempo de calir,por gustaba salir ala parte enfrente de su casa,y para platicando y cuando se ameritava,,,nos llegamos a tomar una cervecita, para refrescar,aún tengo en mente q nos hacía tanto reír,.
También le gustaba ir ala playa,y tanto le gustaba q no salía parecía una niña,disfrutaba ese momento tanto como un niño.
Mariquita,Dios la tenga en su gloria,y acompañada de Don Ramón,q le llamava mi biejito,
En nuestro corazó, siempre estará,.por siempre.
Mi amiga de pláticas sin fin la extraño,y nunca la olvidaré .
Pero se q un gran Ángel estará cuidando acada uno de los q la recordamos con Amor..
Mauricio Franco
April 15, 2016
Gracias Tia Felix por todos los momentos que compartimos en familia ya sea de felicidad de sentimientos o pensamientos compartidos. La boy a estrañar mucho y siempre la tendre en mi corazon y yo se que muy pronto nos miraremos para estar todos juntos de nuevo. Gracias Tia por ser lo que fue una Tia maravillosa.
Lupe Amezquita
April 14, 2016
Tia you were always a happy and outgoing person always having fun when we were together joking around going to miss those days. I remember the first time you asked me how many kids I had and I said 4 and you said don't you have a tv or you need me to buy you one I'll never forget that. You will forever be in our hearts you will be missed greatly. Love you always.
Silvia Amezquita Franco
April 13, 2016
Tía,Empesare por recordar el día que te vi por primera vez y también las pocas veses que te vi después de ese día, se pueden contar con los dedos de mi mano, pero como dicen la sangre llama siempre sentí que te conocía de toda mi vida, a pesar de que estuvimos siempre viviendo lejos algo que siempre voy a recordar de ti tía, es tu alegría,que contagiaba a cualquiera siempre tan cariñosa con todos nosotros., siempre te vamos a recordar con mucho cariño y respeto se que dios te a recibirá con alegría para que descanses a su lado siempre, descansa en Paz,
Marivi Ponce
April 13, 2016
When I first meet Felix right away you felt her happiness, nice personality. She was a great person always full of life. She will always be remembered and never forgotten those good times we spent in Mexico she made them fun. I will forever cherish those moments even thou we only saw each other a few times you will forever be in our hearts will miss you greatly. Love you always.
Bertha Vallejo
April 13, 2016
Mi Feliciana te extrano mucho pero yo siempre vas a estar en nuestros corazones..yo se que ya estas junto con mi hermano y los dos cuidaran a sus hijos. Tengo muchos y buenos recuerdos tuyos tantas aventuras juntas...la ultima en cancun... . Gracias por habernos ensenado a ser fuerte para todo y siempre dar una sonrisa. Siempre te recordare con mucho carino.
Saul Dominguez
April 13, 2016
I didn't you know personally but I knew your sons, which are great people and I'm sure you got from you, when I heard the news of your passing, I was heart broken as I knew no is afraid to die, their afraid for the people they leave behind. I know you became the angel for your kids, your gone but not forgotten, may you r.i.p.........amen

Leonardo Encarnacion
April 12, 2016
It's been a month since you left us and I still can't believe your gone. I'm going to miss all our daily conversations on the couch while watching TV. I'm going to miss your unique laugh, smile, energy and personality. I'm going to miss going to Dodgers games with you and all your screaming at the the TV when our Dodgers and 49ers weren't playing so well. Even though I wish I can take all our arguments back, i'm going to miss them too. I regret not telling you how much I love you every chance I had but I hope you knew how much you meant to me. You did so much for me, for all of us, I don't know where I would be without you. No one knows why this things happen but you didn't deserve to go so soon. I will cherish our memories forever. I love you Mom and you will be missed greatly. R.I.P Mom.

Descanza en paz Tia, siempre estaras en nuestros corazones
April 11, 2016
Sandra Tapia
April 11, 2016
Tía, you will always and forever be in our hearts. I'll always remember your beautiful smile and your happy outgoing personality. I know you'll always be smiling down on us from heaven. Rest in peace, till we meet again Tía, hugs&kisses♡

Best Mami Ever
Christina Encarnacion
April 9, 2016
Mami Como Te Extraño!!! Today marks 4 weeks since God decided to call on you. Not a day goes by that i don't think about you. I still think that your gonna call me one day telling me that your at the store and your going to wait for me, then call me again asking where i was because i was taking forever to pick you up. I miss doing eveything with you. Mami, you were the BEST. You always worried about all of us. I miss hearing your I LOVE YOU. I hope to not let you down, and one day give you those nietos you always asked for. You were taken too soon Mami. The day you left you took a apart of me. Till we meet again Mami. I love you <3

Mario Sanchez
April 3, 2016

Teresa Zavala
March 22, 2016
The endless Love you had for Damian and Darian will forever be remembered. The LOVE you instill in their little big hearts, the affection and warmness you always provided, your immense selfless heart and thoughtfulness persona will always be in MY heart. Always made yourself readily available when asked to watch tus babies. They LOVE going over, especially Damian because he LOVED your chocolate milk you made for him and he loved that you always made him A LOT of huevos. I remember you would be in awe on how much he would eat ALL day. I will forever cherish everything; you were indeed the best Mother in Law & Grandmother. WE LOVE YOU. Descanse en Paz nuetro Angelito de Guardia.
Mario Sanchez
March 16, 2016
About two & half years ago I got the pleasure of getting introduced to a beautiful lady by the name of Maria Franco. She was shy just like I was of getting to meet her... I introduced my self to her & she responded with her full name yo soy Maria Félix Franco mucho gusto... It was a great start to the respect I was going to have for her as the mother of my girlfriend.... Every time I would go over to her home she had to be ready with makeup if not she would be shy & go to her room... I would wait outside the door & she would tell me to come inside not to be shy but that was the respect I had for her... She loved going to Dodger games & cheering for Matt Kemp even after he got traded... Our time in los Callejones & San Pedro, bbw & dodger stadium will never be forgotten I will cherish those moments & memories I had with her... Fue un placer María y voy a cuidar y proteger a su hija en su honor... Love u!!! Y qué en paz descanse.

Maria and Me
AJ Lugo
March 15, 2016
Since the first day that we met 10 years ago, Maria immediately treated me like her daughter. We shared laughs and funny looks with each other.She taught me how to say mensa(whispering). She also taught me what a frugal shopper she was. She always had new clothes from her favorite stomping grounds...JC Penney. Maria sure knew how to get a deal. I will always remember Maria for her youthfulness, spunk and zest for life. She had more energy than people half her age. She has been the best mother-in-law a gal can ask for. I will miss her giggles, her intense stare as she watched her novelas, and most of all her love. She was an amazing woman who will be truly missed. I love you Maria. I hope you are resting and having a beautiful reunion with Ramon up there. I love you!!
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