Mr. Frank G. Herrera
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Mr. Frank G. Herrera

  • February 17, 1925 - January 26, 2012
  • Wilmington, California
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“As the secretary of the PCAC, I worked with Frank for many many years on issues that impacted Wilmington. He has always been a joy and gentleman to...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Deb Babcock-Doherty - San Pedro, CA

“I attend the service and funeral, but there was no enough flyer of information about Frank. I wish to get one by email so I can print and distributed...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Kambiz Amirshahi - Harbor City, CA

“Just wanted to share one of my favorite poem with Frank’s family. Please keep this in mind All Is Well Death is nothing at all I have only...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Olga Chavez - San Pedro , CA

“My prayers are with the Herrera family... Frank will be greatly missed,I will always cherish all those good conversations we had through the years. ...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Cheryl - CA - Close Friends

“Frank was a wonderful man with a brilliant smile. I bet he took his Tabasco to heaven! Thoughts and prayers to Frank's family. Dina Dini ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Dina Dini - CA - Friend

“The world has lost a great man, a good friend and a Lion-hearted mentor to so many. Frank was always a delight to see and talk with as he...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Susan Ogle - Wilmington, CA

“Always a gentlemen - Congratulations, Frank, on a job well done. I am sure HE will be pleased with your accomplishments. ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Chuck Hart - San Pedro, CA

“Mrs. Herrera, and family sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, father, brother and uncle and grandfather, greatgrandfather. God Bless our...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: corinne freeman - long beach, CA

“Rest in Peace. ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Roque Ferreira - Placentia, CA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Frank was a pillar of our community and one of my hero’s. His life reminded me of a quote that I came...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Dan Hoffman - Wilmington, CA

“I and my Kayumanggi Lions Club will sorely miss a great and magnificent friend. We won't forget the days Lion Frank and his Wilmington Club were...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Lion Alex D. Cruz - Carson

“WITH DEEP SYMPATHY, SINCERE SORROW, AND WITH BLESSINGS TO FRANK'S FAMILY ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: PDG DON CHINERY - GRANADA HILLS, CA

“Lion Frank - thank you for guiding us through the right path and for teaching us what life is all about. You change me and my kid’s in many ways. ...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Patty Martir & Len Dirschel - CA

“Frank's heart for and pride in the Wilmington community was known to all of those his life touched. As a community leader, Frank led by the example...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Steve Faichney - Wilmington, CA

“To the Herrera Family: Words cannot express how we feel about Frank's loss. Our staff at All Souls had the pleasure of knowing him personally, with...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Lorie Geluz


Frank G. Herrera, 86, passed on January 26, 2012. Born on February 17, 1925 in Mexico and raised in Arizona. A World War II Veteran (Army). Lived in Wilmington, CA. Survived by his wife Dorothy; 6 children: Thomas (Andrea), Linda, Antonia (Rey), Sylvia (Ruben), Joe (Angela) & Dottie; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his sister, Teresa H. Cañez; survived by his sisters, and brother-in-law, Amelia Montaño, Olga and Charlie Gutierrez; many nieces, nephews; and extended family and many friends. Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 9am, All Souls Mortuary Chapel, Interment at Wilmington Cemetery following immediately. Frank (husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather & friend) will be extremely missed by his entire family and the Wilmington and South Bay Communities. In Lieu of flowers, Frank would say "SAVE YOUR MONEY", or you may make a donation to his favorite charity, City of Hope or Lion's International.