Frank Medeiros Andrade

Francisco "Frank" Medeiros Andrade, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, after a long illness. He was born in Praia do Norte, Faial, Azores, Portugal, on February 10, 1935, to the late Sergio Medeiros de Andrade and Angelica Henriqueta Garcia de Andrade. Frank came to the United States in 1959, to Fresno (Easton), California, and lived several years in Selma, and later made his home in Kingsburg for 53 years. He was husband of Rose Hortense Vieira Andrade of 47 years. They met and married in Fresno in 1960. Together they shared a life rooted in love and dedication to their family and communities. He was loving father to Nelson F. Andrade of Campbell, California, and Edward L. Andrade of Kingsburg, Calfornia, as well as grandfather to Audrey Andrade Fleming, of Tracy, California, and four great-grandsons. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. Frank was a dairy worker, and later a foreman in the dairy industry, for 27 years, with over 20 years at Verberg Dairy in Kingsburg. In later years he also worked at a lumber mill in Reedley as well as at Sun-Maid in Kingsburg. He was a member of the Selma Portuguese Azoreans Association, as well as the Selma Council of the Irmandade Divino do Espirito Santo (Society of the Divine Holy Spirit), for many years, serving in various supportive and leadership roles. He also was a member of the Holy Family Parish Knights of Columbus (KofC) Council, attaining the 3rd Degree level. Frank persevered as a caring husband, during the several years that Rose had two major long term illnesses. Along with his gardening, he took pride in his cooking including BBQ, special Portuguese recipes, and canning local produce. He enjoyed walking his little canine buddy "Sammy", chatting with neighbors and fellow parishoners, befriending KofC fellow brother knights, along with participating in activities at the local senior center. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Rose and grandson Jason Andrade, as well as his siblings Angelina Andrade, Isaltina Andrade de Peixoto, Emilia Andrade, Maria Andrade de Gomes, Joe Sergio Andrade, and Antonio Medeiros Andrade. The Andrade family wishes to thank the Kingsburg Care Home and Bright Horizon Hospice for their care and help during these recent years. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services: the Visitation on Thursday, September 17, from 4 to 6 pm, at the Salser & Dillard Creighton Funeral Home Chapel, 1588 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg, CA. On Friday, September 18, will be the Rosary, at 9 a.m., and Catholic Mass, at 10 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 1275 Smith Street, Kingsburg. The burial will follow after mass and will take place at the Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 East Clarkson Ave, Kingsburg. A reception and luncheon will follow at the Holy Family Parish hall. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Frank Medeiros Andrade

February 10, 1935 - August 21, 2026