Frances Catherine Pimentel

Frances Catherine Pimentel, 72, of San Antonio, Texas a first generation American passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was the youngest of 21 children born on January 26, 1952, in Worland, Wyoming to Antonio Cuara and Apolonia Domingez Cuellar Pimentel.

Frances was a proud mother to Miranda Michelle Poff (Brent) and Mia Catherine Long (Evan) and even prouder grandmother to 4 grandchildren – Philip Scott, Michael Allen, Anthony Paul, and Clara Evangeline Poff. She was a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, bonus mom/grandmother, and friend to so many who fondly knew her as Panche, Cricket, Franny, or Cathy. She had more hats and shoes than nicknames and enjoyed her many adventures as she traveled extensively to all corners of the world!

She was a devoted civil servant with the U.S. General Services Administration in Kansas City, Missouri then with the 2nd Space Command at Buckley AFB in Aurora, Colorado. Later working for the Army Corps of Engineers in Little Rock, Arkansas then as an Administrative Assistant at Harding University to 2 deans of the College of Business. Her proudest accomplishment during this time was her beloved farm and orchard in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas. Cathy's Orchard was a local favorite for years boasting the best peaches around! In early 2006, she deployed with the Corps of Engineers to Iraq to serve in Mosul and Tikrit. She made her way back to Kansas City with the Corp where she would earn her retirement.

Over Frances' life she would evolve and grow but never lost her childlike wonder and faith. Every song was her favorite; she is in the music still. She's in the beautiful ornament on the Christmas tree, or the cascarones confetti flying in the air. She's the reminder that daylight's a wastin' and the warmth of the sunshine on your face. She's the seashell you find washed upon the shore. The new pair of shoes that fit just right. She is the peace and knowledge that we have knowing she's home.

'Remember me, don't let it make you cry. For even if I'm far away I hold you in my heart...until you're in my arms again...remember me.'

There will be no public services. Private arrangements to celebrate her life with family and friends are forthcoming.

Frances loved volunteering and seeing her grandsons thrive as they participated in their local Boy Scout Troops. Memorials in her honor can be made directly to 'BSA Troop 93' and mailed to 7734 Robert Mondavi, San Antonio TX, 78253.