Frank Ledesma, age 82, passed into the loving arms of the Lord, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Frank was born September 22, 1927 in Livermore, California and had been a resident of Soledad for over 75 years. He attended Soledad schools and was a graduate of Gonzales High School. He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1952, proudly representing his country. After honorable discharge from the military, he served as Postmaster for both the city of Soledad and Carmel, retiring in 1982, after 33 years of employment. After retirement, Frank founded Ledesma Harvesting, a labor contracting firm for the Salinas Valley. He served on the Soledad School Board for 12 years, was a member of City Council for 20 years, and served as Mayor of the City of Soledad. Frank was also past Citizen of the Year in Soledad. He was a member of Rotary, having served as past-president of Soledad Rotary, member of American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Solitude Church, and a founding member of Community Service Organization. He enjoyed helping as scout master, and as coach for both Little League and Senior League. His contributed efforts helped to establish Soledad High School on Gabilan Drive. The elementary school on Vista de Soledad is named in his honor and remembrance. Frank was a proud father; he enjoyed fishing with his sons and was an avid sports fan. He was his grandkids #1 fan, attending every sporting event. He is survived by his wife, Dominga Ledesma of Soledad; children, Mary Ledesma Vasquez and Tony Vasquez of Soledad, Dolores and Rene Bravo of Salinas, Frank and Criselda Ledesma of Salinas, Fred and Gloria Ledesma of Soledad, Jeannette and Faustino Mora Jr. of Soledad, and Jesse Ledesma of Merced; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennie Aquino of Soledad, and Frances Ledesma of Soledad; and brother, Gilbert Siqueros of San Jose. He is predeceased by his grandson, Javier; parents, Pablo and Maria; brothers, Paul, Joe, and Tommy; and sisters, Felisa and Jovita. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Frank Ledesma Elementary School, Atten: Dolores Bravo, 973 Vista de Soledad, Soledad, CA 93960.