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Francisco “Chico” Ernesto Miranda, 56, passed away at home on May 16, 2017, in San Manuel with his sister Grace and niece Rosanna by his side.
Chico was born in San Manuel on June 12, 1960. He was raised in Mammoth.
He is survived by his brothers, Ralph Garcia and Rudy Miranda; sister, Grace Escudero, and many nieces and nephews and cousins. He goes to be in Heaven with his father, Francisco R Miranda, who he missed very very much; and with his mother Carmen M Miranda, who passed away in 1969.
Chico went to second grade in Mammoth, Arizona. He became ill and had to be withdrawn from school. He later attended the deaf and blind school in Tucson, Arizona.
He loved to tell stories. He is famous for his tall tales and many hats he liked to wear around Mammoth. He spoke fondly of many people in Mammoth who befriended him and gave him a place to hang out while his father was at work. Chico’s mother passed away when he was nine and his father was left to raise him alone. Chico was proud to be part Yaqui and often spoke the language. (smiley face).
Services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. at Church of God, 301 E. Webb St. in San Manuel. After the ceremony there will be a get together and a potluck at the Church hall. Everyone is invited to bring a dish and stay afterwards to tell “Chico Stories”. Chico will be buried at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth on a different day.
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