Francisco Lira, 92, of Ralls, TX entered Heaven's gates on August 10, 2022. He was born August 15, 1929 in Mercedes, Texas to Petro Lira and Juanita Rangel. He married the love of his life and late wife Aida Lira in 1951 and together they created a beautiful family.

Francisco was a family man and loved spending time with his wife and children. He was a wonderful husband and father and always worked hard to provide for his family. He was a farmer for many years and loved his job, he also loved fishing, going to church, being around others and helping everyone. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones.

Those left to cherish his memories are his three sons, Frank Lira Jr. of Haskell, Carlos Lira of Spur, and Joey Lira of Cone; his four daughters, Margaret Cantu of Springtown, TX, Rosa Trevino of Ralls, Sylvia McNair of Bartlesville, OK, Melissa Lira of Wichita Falls, 22 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 31 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two sisters.