Frank Aranza, Sr. ascended to Heaven on December 1, 2023 at the age of 93 in his hometown of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Natividad Arauza, his son Frank Aranza Jr., granddaughter Dawn Aranza, and grandson Wesley Aranza. He is survived by his Beloved Darlin’ Evelyn McKnight, his sisters Amparo Gaddy, Elisa (Alice) Luna, and Connie Mata; his children Linda Parker, Virginia Aranza, Robin Aranza (daughter-in-law), Naomi Rowley (and husband Ryan), Pastor Jacob Aranza (and wife Michelle), and Esther Ramirez; twenty-two grandchildren, forty-nine great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Fortino Rodriguez (and wife Kimberly). Frank was born in Houston, TX on September 17, 1930. He has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1957. He was a proud veteran of the Marines, the Air Force, and the US Army. He was a founding member of Lost Vaqueros Trail Riders. Frank had a passion for the restaurant industry and owned many restaurants during his career. Frank Aranza Sr. never met a stranger and was charitable to all he met.