Francisco Maldonado

Francisco Maldonado ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Akin Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston on Mar. 4, 2026.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francisco Maldonado, Sr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Francisco was born on October 10, 1952 in Matamoros, Mexico to Jose and Aurora Gracias Maldonado. He married Maria Garcia and she preceded Francisco in death on July 31, 2025. Francisco worked for many years as a tractor supervisor. He and Maria were parishioners at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Clewiston. He lived a full life of dedication to his family. He was a devoted father, to his children and a loving grandfather to his grandchildren. Francisco was a lover of old pickup trucks.Francisco leaves fond memories with his children; Aurora Jaimes and her husband Hilario, Maria Delafuente and her husband Javier, Francisco Maldonado, Jr and Jose Maldonado. He was a loving grandfather to his grandchildren; Annabella Delafuente, Alejandro Delafuente, Adaliz Jaimes, and Angel Jaimes. . Francisco touched the hearts of many throughout his life. Francisco will be remembered by everyone who knew him with a smile.Celebration of Francisco life will be held with a funeral mass on Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Clewiston at 11:00 a.m. followed by taking Francisco to Ridgelawn Cemetery to be laid next to his loving wife, Maria. A visitation will be held at the church starting at 9:00 a.m. also on Monday, March 9, 2026. All who knew Francisco are welcome to the join the family to celebrate his life. Francisco's spirit will remain in the hearts of all who loved and cared deeply for him.Francisco has been entrusted with the caring staff of Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.