Obituary of Rhonda Francisco

Rhonda Ray Francisco, 59, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Vail, Arizona at home. She was born December 26, 1963 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of Ernest Neal and Kathy Reidhead. 

Rhonda enjoyed camping, horseback riding, traveling and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved visiting Disneyland and going on fishing trips to Roosevelt and Big Lake. Rhonda was a talented seamstress and loved sewing outfits, costumes and blankets for her kids and grandkids. She had a very strong testimony in her Savior, Jesus Christ, and was always looking for ways to serve those around her. 

Her profession was a training coordinator for Tucson Electric Power. 

She is survived by her mother, Kathy Reidhead, sisters, Shaelynn (Barry) Harris, Shelly Reidhead; daughters, Hope (Travis) Goodman, Sarah (Cody) Elmer; stepdaughter, Crissy (Dave) Bender; grandchildren Hazel, Lacey and Parker and step-grandchildren, Preston, Bronson, Arthur, Hudson, Channing, Ava and Aria. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Neal Reidhead, her husband, Warren Barton Francisco, III, and her stepson, Jared Ray Francisco. 

A funeral service will be held Saturday March 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Springerville chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the services at the Nutrioso Cemetery.