12/16/2025
In Loving Memory of
Francisco B. “Frank” Hinojosa, Sr.
December 17, 1933 – December 9, 2025
It is with overwhelming sorrow, tear-filled eyes, and hearts broken beyond measure, as the Hinojosa family shares the passing of their beloved patriarch, Francisco B. “Frank” Hinojosa, Sr., who at the blessed age of 91, was called home by our Lord in Heaven on December 9, 2025.
Frank was born on December 17, 1933, in Clarkwood, Texas, and he was the cherished son of Juan Hinojosa, Sr. and Elena Borjas Hinojosa, who instilled in him values of faith, humility, and responsibility thst he carried with him every day of his long and meaningful life. Frank was a Christian, a believer who loved going to church and found peace in God’s Word. Frank’s faith was not loud or boastful, it was lived, and shown in how he treated people, how he forgave, how he endured, and how he loved. He trusted the Lord in good seasons and in hard ones, and now we take comfort knowing that he has heard the words we all long to hear: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
For many years, Frank worked as a Security Guard and in the construction industry, as he was employed by Bay LTD, where his work ethic spoke louder than any resume ever could. He was the kind of man who showed up, day after day, without complaint, providing for his family with warm hands and a devoted heart. He didn’t seek recognition, but he sought responsibility, that he carried it with honor. When he was not working, Frank found joy in the simple, meaningful pleasures of life. He loved to work in the yard, tending to the land as if it were a reflection of the care he gave to his family. He also loved to go out to eat, as he shared meals with laughter, especially when he was surrounded by those he loved the most. Those who knew Frank, will smile through their tears remembering his favorite little joys: like going to Taqueria Jalisco, ordering his favorite breakfast tacos with extra chile, savoring every bite as if it were a gift. These are the memories that now feel so sacred, as the ordinary moments that suddenly mean everything. Frank was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a great-great-grandfather, who embraced his loved ones with a love that knew no limits.
He is reunited once again in Heaven with his father, Juan Hinojosa; his mother, Elena Borjas Hinojosa; his step-son, Juan Francisco De Los Santos; his siblings, Raymond Borjas Hinojosa, Pedro Borjas Hinojosa, Juan Borjas Hinojosa, Elisa Hinojosa Gonzales, Maria Hinojosa Rangel, Susan Hinojosa Barraza, Antonio Hinojosa Castillo, and his step granddaughter, Irene Martinez whom he loved dearly and now embraces them again in eternal peace.
Frank leaves behind to cherish his loving memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of his loving wife of 17 years, Elizabeth Gonzales Hinojosa; his cherished children, Francisco Hinojosa, Jr., Juan “Johnny” Hinojosa, Frank Ruben Hinojosa, Ofelia Hinojosa Acosta, Rudy Hinojosa, Jesse Hinojosa, Sandy Hinojosa; and his step daughter-in-law, Graciela De Los Santos. Frank was also blessed and adored by his seventeen grandchildren, fifty-seven great-grandchildren, forty-three great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and countless friends whose lives are forever marked by his presence.
The Hinojosa Family would like to extend a heartfelt invitation to all of their loved ones and dear friends to join them in honoring Frank’s life as a visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with an Evening Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. that same evening at Ramon Funeral Home, 800 Lincoln Ave, Robstown, Texas. A Funeral Service will take place at Noon on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Ramon Funeral Home, 800 Lincoln Ave, Robstown, Texas officiated by Hermano Leroy Torres. Frank will then be laid to rest with honor at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Today, we mourn not just the loss of a man, but the loss of a steady voice we won’t hear again, hands we won’t hold again, and a love that feels impossible to replace. Our hearts ache with a grief that comes in waves, and there are moments when the tears simply won’t stop. Yet even in our sorrow, we cling to the promise of our Christian faith: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want… Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” — Psalm 23
Frank, you were deeply loved and you were appreciated more than words can ever say. Though our hearts are broken, we rest in the hope that this goodbye is not forever. Until the day we meet again, may you rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord, free from pain, surrounded by the eternal light in Heaven.
The family would also like to extend a sincere Thank You and acknowledge the care of Dr. Venita Ready, whose compassion and professionalism were deeply appreciated during this difficult time.n