Frances Loreen Gardner Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Frances Loreen Gardner of Fruita, Colorado, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 3, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frances Loreen Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gilbert V. and Mary T. Baca. She is survived by: her children, Mark (Claire) and Adana (David); her grandchildren, Randen, Kelryn (Jeshard) and Kælie; her great grandchild Beaudin; and her sisters, Katherine and Myrna (Ed). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1210 17 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A reception will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Parish Hall. A burial will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado (2830 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Junction, CO 81501).
In her final decade, she danced and sang her way through Alzheimer's and was the star of her memory-care home, beloved by all.
