Frank Medeiros Obituary

I was fortunate enough to have served with Frank at my first assignment as a PJ at Eglin AFB, FL. He was quiet, confident, and respected by all of us new guys. Not only was he a top notch PJ, but Frank was a natural athlete able to master any sport or job related task. In addition, he was smart. We all tried to emulate him but fell short every time. When I heard that he went on to fly in the Army, I wasn't surprised. I'm sure he mastered that too. Our motto in Pararescue is "These things we do...that others may live". Frank exemplified the motto. God bless and watch over Frank on his next mission. (I'm sure he's already showing the new guys a thing or two)

We had the privilege getting to know Frank during the purchase of our home last fall. From the first day spent with him house hunting; we knew he was genuine, sincere, gracious and so patient with us as we had our two boys in tow for the day. As we were out on a Saturday morning with Frank, he invited us to stop by his house in between showings and get fresh milk for the kids. From the smallest detail, he exceeded all of our expectations instantly and became more than a realtor. He was a true friend; it was like we had known him for years. Frank, you will be dearly missed. May God bless you and watch over your family. With kind regards ~

I just learned of your loss. I was at the same company as Frank for 9.5 years. I remember meeting him at an open house he was sitting about a year before he joined our company. I had the pleasure of working with him several times and always enjoyed the experience. I pray God's perfect peace for you and your family.

I was fortunate to have worked with Frank last year when I represented a buyer for one of his listings. He and his group were so professional and a pleasure to do business with. Frank embodied all that is good about the real estate business! I appreciate the contributions he made to our profession, and offer my sincere condolences to the Medeiros family.

We are part of that community that loves and prays for all of you.
Much love and comforting hugs from all of us.
The Weingart Family; Greg, Amanda, Drew, and Bea

Chris...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Karen at Nichols & Comito

We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Frank Medeiros. We will remember him always for his kindness, and we will miss him. May God's perfect love bring restoration and peace, and may the light of Frank's soul shine forever.

May the great memories of Frank comfort his family. He was a great competitor and warrior.

I played racquetball with Frank at the YMCA. I remember when I first started to get to know Frank. He came and played challenge courts at the YMCA. I remember that I was really irritated at him for some reason after that racquetball game. After the game he came and sat by me and he laughed and said that I was too competitive, and that he liked that. (Probably because of his competitive nature) Then he said some funny things and I was all smiles again. I always had fun playing with or against him. I know everyone at the challenge courts will miss him dearly.

We are a better family because of Frank! Frank and Matthew will always be in our hearts. We will miss Frank's smile and helpful hand.

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Frank, but have grown to know his sister, Leisha and if he is half the man she is a friend and mother I feel very lucky to have been part of the Medeiros family through friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Denise Anderson

I knew Frank when I was a young pararescueman serving at Eglin AFB during the 80’s. He always came across as cocky, arrogant, and superior … that is until you realized (rather quickly) that his confidence was borne out of the fact that often smarter, fitter, and more talented than those around him. He lived the Air Force “Core Value” of “Excellence in all we do” before it was created. He was a true mentor and example of what a man should aspire to be.

Chris, I never had the pleasure of meeting you or your wonderful children, but have heard so many wonderful stories and saw so many beautiful pictures from Frankie's father. I knew Frankie as a teenager here in Modesto. I read the entries in this guest book,and I am not the least bit surprised to see how loved, and admired he was. I have always had the most wonderful memories of Frankie. (That is what I always called him).I was devastated to hear the news of Frankie's passing and could only go to the Lord at that moment and ask that he give you and the family,the faith and strength, to get thru this most difficult time. My prayers and sympathies are with you all.

To my Uncle Frank and my cousin Frankie’s family,

I’m can’t express my feelings enough to say how sorry I am that Frankie is gone. I spent my summer as a teenager running the streets of Modesto with my cousin Frankie. He and I had so many experiences together that I will never forget. I am sorry that over our adult lives we never were able to spend time together. Frankie was really my only male cousin and during those days a great friend. Even though it has been 25 years or so since those summer days I remember them as though they were yesterday.

Love your cousin, Johnnie

"Whom have I in heaven but You? I desire You more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever." Psalm 73:25-26

Frank and I worked in the same building for several years and he was always a joy to see. His joyous spirit and humorous way was always refreshing - and a rarity in our business! The impression that he made on many as a strong family man, a businessman of integrity, and a true friend to many will insure his legacy lives on. Thoughts and prayers to the family at this time of loss. God will bless you with His peace that passes all understanding.

Chris, Frankie and Mandi,
My prayers are with you. My heart goes out to you. I feel so blessed that I was able to know Frank and I love how he could make everyone laugh to tears! I will never forget his many stories that kept me on the edge of my seat to just have me laughing in the end. Frank, thank you for the memories. Rest peacefully and enjoy being with your son and your Heavenly Father. Chris, Frankie and Mandi, please call me if you need anything.

May your memories bring you comfort, and may time bring you peace.

I served with Frank in Pararescue at Eglin AFB. We were together during JUST CAUSE, the invasion of Panama. Frank took on the task of physically clearing an area of the runway in Panama that was unsecured. He was shot at by both sides as he made the ride on the dirt bike. After receiving word from Frank that the runway was clear of obstacles, a damaged C-130 aircraft was able to make a safe take off and was recovered to a friendly airfield. Frank accomplished many more missions during the three days we were at the remote airfield. His actions saved lives and eased the suffering of many. Frank lived by the motto - "that others may live".
May God bless you all and be your strength and comfort. - JT

Chris,
The world is a lesser place without Frank in it. We spoke every Friday for almost 2 years, and I will miss him dearly. His zest for life is a lesson for all of us. he was such an incredible and devoted family man, who loved you and the girls more than anything!
Much love,

Chris, Mandy and Frankie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank was one of my favorite people in the world. Even though jobs and responsibilities prevented us from being as close as we once were, I considered him to be one of my best friends. I will truly miss him. Diana and I are deeply saddened and our hearts grieve with you Chris and girls for this great, great loss. We earnestly pray that our Lord will draw very near to you at this time, and that He will carry you through this very difficult time. May His love, strength, and peace be with you.

God Bless you.

Jeff, Diana, Grace, Geoffrey Dean and Luly Smith

Dear Chris & Family,

May you and your family find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and the strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.

Blessed are those who morn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

May it be a source of inner strength to know that there’s a loving God watching over you and your family, throughout this time of need. He’ll stay close by your side. May He comfort you in the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear and you’re feeling overwhelmed. May He bless you with peaceful feelings in the days ahead. May God’s love become your shelter.

With each memory we shall all meet again with Frank, for the heart never forgets. With the beauty of those precious memories stamped upon our hearts, Frank will live on, to those that were fortunate enough to know and love him in this lifetime.

Know you and your family are held in gentle thoughts, prayers and in the palm of God’s hands. My extended deep and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

God Bless!

One of my fondest memories of my brother is when he was a senior in high school,I a freshman. He took me skiing in a blizzard to Bear Valley. He drove 100mph the entire way, picking up hitch hikers along the way and telling them to get in back of the pick-up truck and giving them a ride of their lives.Singing a duet with him all the way by Neil Diamond and Barbara Strisand "You won't bring Me Flowers", over and over until we got it right. Some how he talked me into going down the "black diamond" with him. I had only skiied a couple of times and we were sharing one pair of goggles. That is one of many stories. I always wanted to follow my brother around growing up and he always tried to ditch me so I wouldn't tell on him.
The night of his death I went to see a movie at an old fashion theatre and I was remembering how my brother would go behind the screen and shake it and then we would hide when they came looking for us. He was my hero and I will see you again Frankie.
Your sister
Leisha Medeiros

Dear Friend Chris, Mandi and Frankie,
Frank will be remembered by me as the friendly Husband of my very dear friend that fit in as if he grew up in Eveleth with us. Always having a smile on his face and a kind word for all.
I know you will all miss him terribly, I can only imagine God called on him to take care of Matthew in Heaven.
We love you and will keep you in our prayers and hearts today and always.
Jamie and Mark Falkowski and Boys Virginia, MN

The world has lost another true hero and friend. My deepest sympathies.

Chris--we love you! We have some wonderful memories of you guys. You, Mandi, and Frankie are in our thoughts and prayers daily. I know that you will work together to get through this, but know that we are here, and if you need anything, you know just to ask. Take care!

Chris, Mandi & Frankie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always fondly remember our fun times ballooning with you and the great friendships that our children shared.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I will miss you bro - the way you loved your family, ran your business, and played hard too; and made it all look so fun and easy. You were always an inspiration in that regard. Thanks for the many laughs and memories. (I too, was one of those naive 'do anything for Frank' people, that he got to do something we didn't particularly want to do, at least more than once - that shrimp head did NOT taste good, did not taste "just like a potato chip", and I still have no idea how you got me to eat it!). Love you and miss you, dearly! Prayers to Chris, Mandi and Frankie and family; there's a community here that loves you, prays for you, and will help you in any way that we can, to 'climb that mountain'. God Bless you!

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Frank and I wish Chris, Mandi and Frankie all the strength to get through such hard times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Mandi and Frankie. Praying for comfort and peace for you as well as the many family and friends that will miss Frank. God Bless.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers here at The Gazette. Frank was an amazing man whom will be dearly missed.

Frank was a dear friend. We loved Frank and will miss him dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.

I have great memories of Frank when he served as a Pararescueman at Eglin. He was a natural at everything he did. His passing was a shock and I wish to express my sympathies to his wife and family.

Frank was a leader and a good man. He served his country with excellence and his community with pride. When I served with him in the Air Force, he always challenged the team to do more by action alone. It was fun spending time with him. Life is all too brief. We will all miss this man.

Frank was a consummate PJ, and always fun to be around. He was a leader and a great teammate, happy in his endeavors, always looking for the best in himself and others around him. He will be missed. Bless his family as they rise above their grieving to celebrate his life.

I too will always remember Frank as a loving and kind hearted brother to his friends in the Air Force. You see I had the opportunity to know Frank while attending the very grueling thing we in Pararescue know as the OLJ. This was a once in a lifetime school that the only way you get through is with the help and encouragement of your teammates. Frank was that person. Frank was always the one to beat. Although never done, I tried my best. He was a true inspiration to all of us during our time together. Frank will be sorely missed by all of us that had the favor of knowing such a good person. I will miss your presence on this mortal earth. We will meet again.

Frank was one of the United States best of the best. He will be greatly missed by his friends and comrades. My prayers go out to his family and friends.... In Gods name....

(Former Navy, Army Special Forces & USAF-PJ)

Frank was one of my Pararescue Students up in the Pecos Wilderness of New Mexico. He hardly said a word to the Instructors but you knew he was thinking up stuff! As an Instructor you always speculate about who will turn out to be real good PJ's, Frank was a Real Good PJ. I went to War with him in Panama one Christmas. He was excited to be using all that training and experience he had by then. He was really involved in what was going on and very professional in his actions. Definitely a role model for the very young PJ's there. Frank had reached the pinnacle of his Pararescue Career and went on to be a US Army Apache Pilot and no doubt excelled at that too!!!
Love ya Frank,
Dave Young, MSgt PJ Ret.

I consider Frankie one of my closest childhood friends. We learned alot together as teenagers. He always did more for me than I could offer to him. He was a great friend to me and will be missed greatly.

We are terribly saddened by the news of Frank's passing and our prayers are with Chris, Frankie and Mandi. Frank was always a great friend and neighbor and will always be remembered as a loving father and husband. We will always have the Medeiros family close to our hearts. We all love you and miss you Frank!

The memories I have of Frankie are of him as a little boy with his sister Leisha. My heart is sadden and my prayers are for Chris and the family.
Aunt Tootie

We are so saddened by the news of Frank's death. We met Frank through his volunteer work for the Otero Elementary imagination Celebration. He had such a fun sense of humor. The love and pride he had for his family was always evident. Our hearts go out to Chris,Mandi and Frankie. Words are never enough at times like this. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Also Know that many people care deeply about all of you.

I first met Frank some 12-15 yrs ago on the courts at Ft Carson and later many many times at Peterson AFB courts. Frank was known as a power hitter on the racquetball court. Finesse wasn't his game, but rather power, the more the better. He intimidated many who stood in front of him on a return. Only once did you fail to turn and see where he was hitting to. After being pounded by one of his crushing blows you learned quickly to get your butt out of the way. Frank always had a smile on his face and kind words for even the biggest rooty poot player. He was a fun and competitive opponent and will be missed greatly. Rest in Peace my friend and I'll look for you on the racquetball court of heaven.

I will always remember my brother as a kind sweet person.

Frank diligently helped us find and buy a house when we moved back to Colorado Springs four years ago. I remember his patience, wisdom, kindness, how he looked out for our best interests, but most of all for the way at which he put our then 2-year-old daughter at ease while we drove from house to house for hours. She wasn't comfortable with many people then, but she took to Frank right away. He could make her smile and laugh. I knew right then that Frank's family was very lucky, and that he must be lucky as well for having them. He spoke highly of his wife, son and daughters. I never had the fortune to meet his family, but my heart goes out to you as deal with this untimely tragedy on the heels of your other heartbreaking loss not so long ago. I hope you find strength in each other's love, and in the love of your friends and the Lord. Frank was truly blessed, as were we for having known him.

I'll always remember Frank for his kindness and a loving smile. Frank will always be remember as a great person and I will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Medeiros family at this difficult time. My family will miss you Frank. God Bless.

I first met Frank when he was introduced to me thru a fellow Warrant Officer to help me find a home to buy in the Springs about 5 years ago. As was his nature, he immediately put me at ease about moving to Colorado and we spent as much time talking about flying helicopters as we did searching for a house. Frank was one of a kind, and he'll be missed very much.
May the Lord Jesus Christ watch out over him and his family now and always,
The Keller's

"...in all things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us...neither death nor life, neither angel nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height not depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:37-39
Our community has lost a great man, but heaven has gained a great soul. We will always remember fun times with Frank and the enthusiasm he brought to the ice rink!

Frank will always be remembered and loved by family and friends, but especially by Chris. As Chris recently told me, "He is the love of my life."

Our thoughts and prayers are with him....

I have known the family since I was 12 years old. I recently bought a place from Frank who I considered a deep part of my family. He was nothing less that kind, helpful, and treated me like his daughter by calling me every week to see if I was doing ok. I am deeply saddened to learn of his untimely departure. I only have wonderful memories of Frank and I miss you Frank. God has taken a wonderful person home with him.

I'll always remember Frank for his sense of humor. Every once in awhile, he would call me, disguise his voice, and pretend to be a buyer for an expensive property. The longer it took me to figure out it was him, the more he loved it. I'm sure going to miss him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Medeiros family at this most difficult time.

Frank was a great guy who was a real inspirition to my son. I will always remember the wonderful things he did and said. I never knew a man who adored and loved a son as much as he did. I can only aspire to do the same. God bless.