Francisco “Pancho” Mier Nava Obituary (1950 - 2025)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francisco “Pancho” Mier Nava on January 2, 2025, at the age of 74. He passed away surrounded by his wife, children, and close loved ones after a two-year struggle with multiple ailments, enduring a long battle with cancer and its aftereffects among other conditions. Francisco was born on October 7, 1950, in Rancho El Cura, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Santiago and Consuelo Mier. He was the oldest of six and, up until his passing, maintained a lasting bond with his surviving siblings, Ofelia and Abel Mier. As a teenager, Francisco immigrated to the United States with the dream of building a better life for his family. He worked as a Machine Operator in Chicago for many years, where he met and settled down with his beloved wife, Martha. He dedicated many hard years at the factory to provide for his family before relocating to the Las Vegas valley, where he joined the hospitality industry before retiring in 2015. While a resident of Chicago and Las Vegas, Francisco formed many lasting relationships with friends and neighbors, once labeled the “Neighborhood Grandpa”. He was a very sociable, lovable person, always displaying his comedic personality to those closest to him. His smile and laughter were truly infectious. Francisco had a passion for home improvement projects and was a true jack-of-all-trades, mastering multiple skills including mechanics. He enjoyed the quiet small-town life, love for horses, cowboy boots, and of course watching old westerns and action movies. He had a could have been famous voice, would sing Vicente Fernandez songs, proudly claiming many time he was better than Vicente himself. He cherished his weekly tradition of visiting Broad Acres swap meet and treasured the moments spent with his grandchildren. Francisco was an exceptionally humble and honorable man, embodying the qualities of a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In every role he took on, his pride and dedication shone through. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Martha; his two sons, Jorge and Jaime; his daughter, Liliana, all of which remain to carry on his legacy; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. He was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, several of whom bear his name, and to whom he gave his unwavering and unconditional love. They were the highlight of his days. A service will be held on January 24, 2025, at 11am at La Paloma Funeral Services – East. Though Francisco will be greatly missed, it brings comfort knowing he is finally at peace and joyfully reunited with loved ones who have preceded him. His warmth, kindness, and unconditional love will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our family deeply appreciates all the love and support we’ve received, and we are truly grateful to everyone who has reached out during this difficult time.