Adalberto Franco

Adalberto Torres Franco, 67 years old, beloved Father, Son, and Spouse was called to his eternal resting place on November 10, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

Adalberto Torres Franco was born in Fabens, Texas to Pablo Juarez Franco and Manuela Torres Franco on April 23, 1958.

He attended school in Van Horn, Texas. He married Maria Eustolia Gallardo Franco on April 03, 1992 in El Paso, Texas. He was a hard worker and good provider for his family working early at a young age. He moved to Odessa, Texas to have a better life with his family where he worked for multiple construction companies throughout his life. He earned his CDL license from Odessa College in Odessa, Texas where he was a truck driver for many years. He was a welder, carpenter, pipe-fitter, operated heavy machinery, iron-worker and mechanic, a man of many trades.

Known to friends and family as “Beto,” Adalberto was everybody’s friend, easy to get along with, he loved helping others, a natural jokester, always independent, positive, resilient, loving and family oriented. He always knew how to tell a good story. He always had a smile on his face no matter the outcome. He had a big heart and his love was undeniable. He loved his family very much.

Adalberto had a passion for cars, spending time with his family, loved hunting, dancing, and always wore boots and a cowboy hat. He was a great father and grandfather. His values, work ethic, wisdom, love and courage will always be carried in his family’s heart forever.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Eustolia Gallardo Franco, his children Adalbero Franco, Jr, Francine G. Franco, Pablo G. Franco, Franco G.

Franco and grandchildren Ali Franco and Maximiliano Franco and his siblings Jose Dolores Franco, Manuela Franco, Oscar Franco, Berta Alicia Franco, Herminia Franco, Rogelio Franco, Eva Franco, Neria Franco and Ismael Franco.

Adalberto Torres Franco is preceded in death by his loving parents, Pablo Juarez Franco and Manuela Torres Franco.

Visitation will be held on November 18, 2025, with a viewing from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Heritage Funeral Service in Van Horn, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held on November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (Seventh Day Adventist Church) officiated by Pablo Baeza. Burial will follow at the Van Horn Cemetery. All services will be held in Van Horn, Texas.

Paulbearers will be his nephews, Heber Franco, Edgar Franco, Omar Lozano, Mario Lozano, Ismael Franco Jr., Adrian Franco and his sons Franco G. Franco and Pablo J. Franco

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home of Van Horn, Texas.

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