Francine Gail Reynoso

Francine Gail Reynoso, was born in Greenfield, Missouri on July 10, 1948. She joined her husband Gabriel Reynoso in heaven on January 2, 2022 at 2:22 am in Visalia, CA after a brief respiratory illness that took her to the end of nearly 25 years of atypical Parkinson's. Francine settled in Visalia with her family when she was in fifth grade. Francine was a loving sister who would sing her sister Vicki to sleep every night until high school. Francine went to school in Kansas City, Missouri, Joliet, Illinois, LaGrand Oregon. In Visalia she went to Webster, Carrie Barnett, Conyer, Jefferson, Washington, Green Acres, and Redwood. Francine finished high school at COS in 1965. Her mom gave permission to marry Gabriel if she would finish high school so she got to marry the love of her life Gabriel Reynoso at 17. Francine loved Jesus and adored his Mother Mary. She sought spiritual encounters and thus was transformed after her pilgrimage to Medjugorje for their 25th wedding celebration. She loved to say the rosary and prayed for her family and friends. Francine helped with organizing and leading catholic evangelical retreats. She is considered a saint by all who know and love her. Francine was the force behind our praying the rosary as a family. Her deep faith was an example to all those around her. Francine was a gentle woman who was a great listener and offered endless support and encouragement to her family. She was a loyal and faithful partner to her husband of 56 years, always by his side no matter what the adventure or errand. Francine was a fabulous cook who made delicious Mexican rice, pancakes, and potato salad. She loved chips & salsa, ice-tea, shrimp salad, shrimp tempura, and most of all she loved sweets and nuts. Francine was the best mother and grandmother to her family, always indulging and pampering them with homemade snacks and treats. She was imaginative in entertaining the grandkids with stories and always took interest in their lives as they grew up. Francine is preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Reynoso. She is survived by her son Gabriel (Van) Do-Reynoso, and granddaughters daughters Rebecca (Seth) De Los Santos, Bethany (Cesar) Jaramillo, and Sarah; son Eric (Stefanie) Reynoso, and grandchildren Rory McCracken and Michelle McCracken and her 4 children; daughter Lisa Zapata and grandson Zachary, with Lisa's husband Robert and daughter Veronica preceding in heaven; and son Jonathan (Vivianne) Reynoso and grandchild Jeremy. Francine is also survived by her mom Reva Bruhn, her sister Vickie Sechrist and her children, and her brother Michael (Joyce) and their children. Visitation will be held 4-6pm Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia with the Rosary to be prayed at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 9am Friday, January 28th, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 608 N. Church Street, Visalia; with burial to follow at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Francine Gail Reynoso

July 10, 1948 - January 2, 2022