August 20, 1980 in California, parents Theresa Lynn Mendoza (Franco) and Francisco Franco bore a strong and courageous daughter, sister, friend, wife, and Mother, Contessa “Tessa” Mendoza Franco, of Oakland, CA. 

At 40 years old, in Fremont, CA, Suddenly left this world on March 22, 2021.

Contessa, an Everest College graduate, obtained the licenses to become a chiropractic assistant and later worked as an InHome Care Nurse for 10 yrs for her mother and many others, until the unfortunate sudden death of Her mother, Theresa, in 2014. Contessa always missed her mother, professedly. 

Despite her grievances,Tessa, would always uplift others, connecting with many people in ways no one else but you whom understood only if given a chance too. While Missing in action, but never skipping a beat, she would always keeping a lookout with a smile on her face. Tessa was a very generous person, always helpful to others, giving Hope to her community. Tessa showed love for everyone, but not like the love of her Mother, Children and Granddaughter. She is survived by Her father Francisco, Daughter Catalina, Son Adrian, Grand Daughter, Elizabeth, and Husband Jesse, along with many more Family and friends. 

Although Contessa is no longer here with us physically, her Beautiful Spirit while always and forever radiate and shine a light where there could be darkness for brighter days to be enjoyed. 

Arrangements been entrusted to Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary.