Obituary of Frances E. Ledesma

Frances Ledesma of Saginaw, Michigan was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly, surrounded by her devoted family on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 73. Frances was born to the late Alex and Stella Hernandez on July 20, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Frances was a very hardworking U.A.W. member and retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 30 years of dedicated service. Our mother devoted her life to her children and family, and worked double shifts to provide a fortunate lifestyle. Frances was always classy, sassy, and independent. She enjoyed going to Mexican dances with all her compadres, bowling, taking trips to the casino and vacations with her family, it all brought joy to her heart.

Frances was preceded in death by her only true love, her former husband and father of her beautiful children, Henry Ledesma Jr.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rachel (Stacy), Tina, Angela (Ray), and Erica Ledesma. They all had a strong and unbreakable bond. Grandchildren, Santino, Mia, Adriana, Valentino, and Stella; one great-granddaughter, Sierra and one great-grandson, on the way; her loving and devoted sister, Jeanne DelaCruz that stayed vigilantly by her side, and her loving brother, Mark Hernandez and sister, Teresa Delgado.

Frances was also preceded in death by her parents and grandmother, Frances Ramirez and two twin sons, Henry III and Rosario Ledesma; sister, Diana Ayala, and brother, Alex Hernandez.

A special thanks to all her life-long friends and family, Pat Flores, Julia Hernandez, Della Barbosa and Jerry Holycroff.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6^th Ave., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris OFM Cap will officiate. Rite of committal to follow at St. Andrew Cemetery in Saginaw. 

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A vigil service will be held on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ledesma family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.