Francisco Batalla Jr. (Panchito), was born on April 3, 2009 and passed away April 26, 2026. Panchito was a Junior at East High School working hard to graduate in 2027. Panchito is survived by his mother Melanie Galindo-Ruesga, stepfather Fernando Ruesga, siblings Alma Ruesga, Anjelica Ruesga (Maximino Ursulo), Teresa Ruesga (Jake Duran), Valentino Batalla and Stepbrothers Christopher and Lorenzo Ruesga Stepsisters Esperanza, Natalie Montoya. His grandparents Kathleen and Joe Villagrana, Juana and Miguel Batalla. Francisco had many nieces and nephews. Many many aunts, uncles and cousins. Francisco was proceeded death by his Father Francisco Batalla and Brother Fernando Ruesga. He was loved by so many of his friends and will be missed so much with his unforgettable laugh and smart remarks. Panchito loved to read, draw and spend time with his family and friends. Panchito had a green thumb and loved to take care of his plants. He thought he had the best green thumb even better than his mom. Panchito had many goals he was not able to achieve, he wanted to do his phlebotomy and EMT. Even though his time here was cut short before he was called home Panchito has touched very many lives and we cannot express how much he is going to be missed. We love you so much baby boy, fly high!

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah where friends may call Friday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Saturday prior to services. Interment Memorial Redwood Cemetery.