Hinrichs, Franca Louise's Obituary
Franca Hinrichs in Loving Memory
Franca Hinrichs passed away Sunday, January 5th at Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, California she was 83 years old. Franca was born September 23, 1941, in Palmanova, Italy and moved to the United States where she became a US citizen when she was a young girl. Franca spent her youth in Crystal Lake, Illinois where she graduated High School in 1960 from Crystal Lake Community high School.
Franca had a passion for sewing and turned her talents into a career. First as a seamstress, a tailor, and later onto her main career owning her own business making custom wedding gowns and bridal party gowns. They were truly detailed pieces of art. She also enjoyed cooking and knitting during her free time. Franca was a member of the Longmont Colorado ABWA and in 2001 was named Longmont ABWA Chapter Woman of the Year.
Franca was married to Richard Walter Hinrichs February 4th, 1961, who died in 2003. She was blessed with a daughter and twin girls. Roxane Cely one of the twin girls died December 31, 2022. Franca is survived by her other 2 daughters Kristie Castleman and Rochelle Hinrichs. Son in law Scott Doren. Rochelle Hinrichs is the mother of Franca’s two grandchildren Savannah Borad and Julia Borad. Her mother Maria Angeli Finnegan is deceased. Franca is also survived by a brother Dennis Krueger.
Franca was a fiercely independent, resourceful, positive lady who always looked on the bright side of life looking forward to her daily glass of wine and cherishing time with family, friends, and beautiful sunsets. Franca relished time spent with her grandchildren sharing wise advice and telling beautiful, detailed stories of her youth in Italy. She found joy in baking and cooking with them teaching them how to create Italian pastries, pasta, and sauces that were special to our family.
St Francis of Assisi best embodies how Franca lived her life here on this earth.
The only thing ever achieved without effort is failure. Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy, “a single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows”
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