THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Dr. Frances Materra, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on July 26, 2025.

Rev. Dr. Frances Materra is survived by her children, Yvette, Zachary, and Rafael.

A memorial service will not be held.

We give God thanks for sister Frannie. Let us keep her loved ones in our prayers.

Peace,

Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Resident Bishop of the Los Angeles Area
The United Methodist Church