Iona Renner, 96, of Friona passed away May 10, 2026 in Friona. Celebration of Life Graveside Services were held at 10:30 AM Tuesday May 12, 2026 in the Friona Cemetery in Friona with Jeff Procter, officiating. Burial following entrusted to HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Iona was born January 19, 1930 in Norman, Oklahoma to Clifton Lee and Cleola Gertrude Miller Kirk. She later married Ancel Renner February 6, 1949 in Farwell. She was office manager for HiPro Feeds for an amazing 26 years. She was a member of the 6th St. Church of Christ. She loved her Lord and her church and was very active in serving others. She was known for baking, especially her delicious pies. She was a caregiver to many area residents. Her servant heart even led her to care for the birds that graced her trees.
She is preceded in death by her parents-Clifton and Cleola Kirk, husband-Ancel Renner, 1 sister-Anita Harris and 1 brother-Charles Kirk.
Those to mourn her passing include her son- David Renner of San Antonio, 2 daughters-Kathy Cowen and husband John of Jayton, and Amy Watkins and husband Tom of San Antonio, 1 sister-Kay Renner of Winnsboro, LA., 2 grandchildren-Paige Fosmire and husband Josh, and Justin Watkins, all of San Antonio, 2 great-grandchildren-Wyatt Fosmire and Sloane Fosmire, and several nieces and nephews.
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Francisca Alvarado Gonzalez passed away peacefully in the morning on May 6th, 2026, at the age of 77. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday May 15, 2026 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Cremation arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral home of Friona.
Frances was born on October 1, 1948 to Ysac and Guadelupe Alvarado in San Juan, TX. She worked as a migrant worker with her parents and siblings until the age of 15. Traveling for work with her family as a young girl, she never lost her love for travel, moving from one place to another until she met her future husband Reynaldo Gonzalez in Hereford TX. Together they moved to Friona 1967 and married in 1968. They made Friona their home and spent the rest of their lives there.
Frances had 5 children and worked at the Junior high cafeteria for the Friona Independent School District until her retirement in 1993. She enjoyed watching not only her children but also the many children pass while working there. She loved her children and grandchildren, joining them for any activity she could, learning right alongside them. An enthusiast for education, she attended night classes to learn to read and write English. A skill that later in life would allow her to help immigrant workers obtain their citizenship. She never stopped learning for her whole life, using any opportunity she could to educate herself or take classes.
Frances was creative and skilled in any craft she picked up. From ceramics to painting, singing and dancing, she loved it all. She was especially known for her sewing ability, even making some of her children’s school clothes and grandchildren’s costumes. Her favorite pastimes were canning, listening to music, sewing, and quilting with her grandchildren and spending time with her friends. Frances also loved taking care of her beloved fur babies.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Her siblings Hilario, Juana, Isaac, Rigberto, Rigoberta, Laurencencia and Esteban. Her children Rachel and Jesus Gonzalez.
She will forever be loved and missed by her surviving children Minda Doyle and husband Matthew, Carolyn Gonzales and partner Paul Garza and Leola Gonzalez and partner Marisol Avalos Gonzalez.
Her Grandchildren Cierra Ellis and husband Eric, Frances Burch and husband Ian, Isabela Doyle, Sophia Doyle, Issac Summerlin, Francisco Summerlin, Monica Ray and husband Jesse, Jimmy Baskin and wife Alexandria.
Her Great Grandchildren Eleni Ellis, Harrison and Rhowan Ray and Parker, Piper and Peyton Baskin.
Survivors also include her siblings, Guadelupe Cruz, Geronima Madrigal, Estella Peyton, Maria Steller and Julian Alvarado.
Frances’ two fur babies Monday and Wednesday will also miss her.
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