Conrad "Ding" FRANCISCO

FRANCISCO, Conrad "Ding"
Passed away peacefully on May 28, 2015 in Richmond, B.C. at the age of 71. He was born in Sta. Ana, Manila, Philippines, to Avelino and Eugenia Francisco on December 23, 1943. He had a large and loving extended family, including sister Nina, and brothers Stanley and Emanuel. At a young age, he developed a love for all things technical, from cars, to computers, to hi-fi stereos for his beloved classical music, eventually finding his calling in electronics. In 1967 he met Josette Hermano, who would become his wife, friend, confidant and conscience for 44 years. Together they sought a new life abroad, settling in Canada in 1971. Conrad worked as an avionics technician for Canadian Airlines, Air Canada, and then MTU. Armed with generosity and determination, he and Josette forged a happy life in Canada, in a new culture they would come to call their own, in the new country they would come to call their home. Conrad is survived by his wife Josette, son Carlos, daughter and son-in-law Monica and Chuck Johnson, and grandchildren Madeleine and Garrett. A Visitation will be held in the Chapel of Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. with Prayers at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Father Raymond Luis S.A., Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BCCA (http://bccancerfoundation .com/ways-donate/gift-memory).