Francisco Herrera Piedra

April 2, 1928 - January 14, 2020

Francisco H. Piedra Francisco H. Piedra returned to the Lord and was reunited with the love of his life Blanca on Jan. 14, 2020. Francisco also lovingly known as Kiko, was born in Villa Union, Durango, Mexico on April 2, 1928 to Jesus Piedra and Francisca Herrera. It was in Villa Union that Kiko would meet and marry his wife Blanca. They were wed on May 28, 1948. Kiko and Blanca went on to have a total of 9 children. Kiko was a hard worker who stopped at nothing to provide for his family. This often included having to be away from them at times to follow his work. He retired after 40+ years of working as a carpenter. Kiko enjoyed many things in life including reading, listening to music, his daily IHOP breakfast, watching Cantiflas movies and being with his family. But above all, he loved being a great husband to Blanca. He always woke up early to make breakfast so that it would be ready for her when she woke. While she ate, he would make the bed and help with any other chores around the house. Once the evening came, he would give his wife her beloved Bingo money. Kiko was selfless when it came to others. He was always ready to lend a hand. Kiko is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Blanca Piedra and numerous of his siblings. He is surivived by his children as follows: Lou (Gerald) Lee, Maria (Hector) Flores, Franck (Cindy Hammack) Piedra, Ruben (Pam) Piedra, Jesse Piedra (Sharon Litchford), Joe (Kris Brown) Piedra, Rosa (Javier) Escalera), Blanca N. Piedra, and Abel Gandara. Kiko is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.