Francisca Patino, 91, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Friday, March 18, 2011.

She was born in Laredo, TX on March 9, 1920, the daughter of Francisco and Leonarda (nee: Cuellar) Garcia.  She has lived in Racine since 1958.

Mrs. Patino proudly served as a teacher's assistant for Racine Unified's Head Start Program, retiring in 1982.  She was a devout Catholic and attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church prior to the church closing.  Mrs. Patino was a devoted mother and grandmother who lived her life and worked hard for her family.

She is survived by eight children, Lydia (Don) Zumack of Racine, Lisa (William) Baldukas of Tucson, AZ, Leonor (Dennis) Peterson of Port Orange, FL, Guadalupe (Harvey) Rowe of Wildwood, FL, Maria Heredia, Evangeline Patino both of Racine, Pedro (Sandy) Patino of Spring, TX, Frank Patino, Sr. of Racine; daughter-in-law, Fran Patino of Spring, TX; as well as 29 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren.  Mrs. Patino was preceded in death by her son, Isauro Patino, III and by her brother Jose Nieto.

Per Mrs. Patino's wishes, a private service was held and her cremains will be interred at Holy Cross Cemetery.