JOSE FRANCISCO

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JOSE FRANCISCO 1946 - 2016 Through such immense sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose "Pepito" Francisco, who passed away on August 17, 2016 at home with his loving family all around him. A man of great strength and strong will, Jose took pride and commitment to his church (St. Anne's, St. Paul) and with God. He is a legend in our eyes. He is our star in the sky, he is a husband, a father, a brother, a godfather, a grandfather and a great friend to so many. Jose is survived by his wife Maria (Baby); his son Ronnie (Coree); his daughter Mylene (Chappie); his brothers, Ramon (Rosel), Roger (Suzette), Jimmy; his sisters, Ning Ning (Ben), Elena (Rody), Lydia (Raul); his grandkids, Noah, Nate, Mila; his nephew Richard-Anthony; his nieces, Ciara (Camilo), Caralyne, Camille and by many extended family and friends throughout North America and in the Philippines. Jose was predeceased by his mother Librada; father Jose Sr.; brother Crispin and brother-in law Ben. Jose moved to Winnipeg in 1974 and his family soon followed. He worked at New Flyer Industries for 35 years, before retiring with his beautiful wife to travel to places all around the world. One of their stops included the holy land of Jerusalem where on their second visit they renewed their vows to each other. Our family would like to extend our greatest gratitude to Seven Oaks Hospital, Dr. Fatoye and Dr. Mendoza and the nursing staff on Floor 5, Palliative & Home Care, Cancer Care Manitoba and everyone else who has helped provide care over these very tough months. Visitation (Lamay) will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Thursday, August 25, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Mass to be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 2400 Portage Avenue, followed by the burial at Assumption Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. A reception will be held directly after the burial at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2016