Francisco M. Ordaz

McAllen - On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Frank Ordaz, 84, went to be with His Lord at his home. He was surrounded by his wife of 65 years, his five daughters, one of his son in law’s, and three of his granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Ordaz and Maria Ordaz, his brother Jose Ordaz, and his sister Elida Sanchez.

He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Lupe, his five daughters: Cristina (Juan) Cantu, Gloria (Taurino) Salinas, Helen Heiden, Jessica (Ramiro) Ortiz, Lupita (Servando) Silva, and his nephew Mario Ordaz that he loved as a son. Also surviving him are his grandchildren whom he dearly loved are Jessica Gonzalez, Vanessa Casas, Daniel Salinas, Victoria Renegar, Ester Cantu, Edward Cantu, Amanda Cantu, Tanya Cantu, Miranda Cantu, Dennis Heiden, Cassandra Heiden, Andrew Ortiz, Adriel Ortiz, Priscilla Silva, and Steven Silva and 11 great grand children. His surviving siblings include Maria Aleman, Jesse Ordaz, Juan Ordaz, and Lupe Ordaz.

Frank was a proud American and served in the Army for two years. He proudly displayed the American flag at his residence. He was a big Dallas Cowboy fan and his daughters grew up watching the games with him.

His home was always open to family and friends and he enjoyed barbequing for them. Among some of his other enjoyments were listening to music, holidays, seeing his grandchildren outside playing, making sure his yard was well kept, and watching westerns. He raised his family to be humble, kind, caring, and to do what was right.

The family’s greatest joy was when he decided to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. The transformation was so evident. He left his family the comfort and peace of knowing that their husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa’s leaving them, would usher him into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The family would like to extend a heart of gratitude for all the health care professionals who cared for their loved one for so many years.

The viewing and service will be private, and limited to family, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9am-2pm. The service will be from 2pm-3pm with a time of sharing before the service begins. The burial and military honors will follow immediately at Valley Memorial Gardens and is open to those who wish to accompany the family.