Frances Louise (Matulich) Osorio
Obituary
Frances Louise (Matulich) Osorio, 93, peacefully passed from this world and joined her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2024.
Frances was born in Watsonville, California on August 1, 1930, to parents Antone and Louise (Gospodnetich) Matulich, who immigrated from Dol, Brac, Croatia, a beautiful village which Frances would continue to love throughout her life.
In 1964 she married her husband Jack Osorio at St Patrick's church, and they welcomed their daughter, Michelle, a few years later. Frances spent most of her life with her family in Watsonville.
Frances was deeply involved in her community in both work and personal life. She worked at Bank of America for 16 years, and at Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District for over 20. When her daughter was in elementary school, she worked yard duty at MacQuiddy School, and holds fond memories of the students she worked with, recalling stories of her time there decades later. Frances was a long time member of Holy Eucharist Catholic Church, where she formed many life-long relationships which she cherished.
Frances was a beloved wife, mother, Nona, and Great-Nona. She is survived by her husband Jack Osorio, daughter Michelle Osorio, granddaughters Ashley (Hans) Shouse and Stephanie Peckham, and great-grandchildren Landon, Ryan, and Luka Shouse.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Antone and Louise, and sister Nina Matulich.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, or a charity of your choosing.
Published in The Pajaronian · April 9, 2024