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Francisco Garabis Obituary

GARABIS Francisco A. Garabis, III, age 61, Monday, January 5, 2008 at Grant Medical Center. Attorney at Law in Columbus for over 30 years. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Nellie Fuentes and Francisco Garabis, II. He had the distinguished honor of being the youngest Eagle Scout on the island of Puerto Rico. Graduated from Academia Santa Teresita, from the University of Detroit with a B.S. in Engineering (1969) and The Ohio State University College of Law Cum Laude in 1976. Longtime member of St. Agatha Parish and active in athletic coaching. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Loving husband of Maureen and proud father of Francisco (Carrie) Garabis, IV, M.D., Andres (Laine), Maria (Chris Davis), Ana (T.J. Wichmann), Elena, Rafael, Lucia, Miguel, and Antonio. Doting grandfather of Krystina, Francisco V, and Maximilian Garabis, Mary Kate and Gemma Wichmann, and Augustine Davis. Survived by brothers, Jose (Clary) and Antonio (Winifred); father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Mary Kearns; sister-in-law, Jean (Bernie) Miller; nieces and nephews. He was a talented and trusted attorney, but most importantly he was a devoted husband of 38 years, a self-sacrificing and loving father of nine, and a man who truly lived his Catholic faith. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by all. He was a great man. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Rd. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute in his memory to the Poor Clare Monastery, 3501 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111, St. Agatha Church or the Columbus Right to Life. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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diana o'brien

January 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. It seems like just yesterday that we were in la leche together. God bless you and your family. Diana, Tom, Tommy and Colleen O'Brien

Richard Simon

January 22, 2009

Your husband/father did some legal work for us about six years ago. Whenever we met, he talked most about his family and you could see the love.

God must have needed one more good lawyer on his team.

Kristina Layton and Colleen Rinehart

January 22, 2009

G,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day!!!

Sasha

January 13, 2009

My deepest condolences to your family. God bless your family and your fathers soul. Rest in Peace.

Anthony Martin

January 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clare Krumlauf (Wookey)

January 11, 2009

Andy and Family:

Although I haven't see you or your family in many many years, I can remember what a loving and dedicated father your Dad was when we were all growing up at St. Agatha. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Tina Griffith

January 9, 2009

To the Garabis family , We are very sorry for your loss, altho I never met Mr. Garabis my family was patient's of Dr. Garabis. Who I know thought very highly of his father. I hope that your memories give you smiles while your tear's seem to never stop.

Sincerly
Tina , James, Nick, Tyler Griffith
Columbus, Ohio

Tom, Annette, Natalie, and Rebekah Salser

January 9, 2009

We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your father, husband, and grandfather. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and find comfort in knowing he is now in the loving arms of his maker, smiling down on all of you from above.

Mike, Joan, Frank, Ann, Meg and Tom Dury

January 8, 2009

Dear Maureen and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Paco's death. We knew him as a caring father, husband and St. Agatha parishoner. He was a passionate sports coach of all our children. We remain grateful to him for his dedication and selflessness. He will be greatly missed and will remain in our prayers forever.
Our love is with you in your loss.

Holly & Jason Therrien

January 8, 2009

Anna & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish we could have been there Thurs. for support during this difficult time. You and your family will be kept in our prayers.

St. Charles Preparatory School

January 8, 2009

The Saint Charles Preparatory School community of students, faculty, and its staff wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Garabis Family. Please be comforted knowing that you and Mr. Garabis are in our prayers.

Requiescat in pace

mary meshkoff

January 8, 2009

Dear Garabis Family, ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
The Meshkoff Family

Nicole (O'Brien) Blake

January 8, 2009

Elena and Family,

I would like to send my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of both Neal and I.

The Pappa Family

January 8, 2009

Dear Garabis Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss
Sincerely

David Sealock

January 8, 2009

January 08,2009 We are terribly saddened by your loss.Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. David,Daleana and Arieana Sealock. (Columbus, Ohio)

Amy Davis

January 7, 2009

Garabis Family,

I want you all to know that even though I can not be there tomorrow I have been thinking of all of you a lot this week and will continue to keep you in my prayers. Mr. Garabis was such a great man and will be missed by many. I am so sorry.

Claire and the Kelley Family

January 7, 2009

Dear Garabis Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Love,

Meghan and Rory Neill

January 7, 2009

Dear Ana and Family,
The tribute to your father is beautiful. It is obvious that he passed his work ethic and devotion to family onto you and your brothers and sisters. Our love and prayers are with all of you.

Sharon Judah

January 7, 2009

Dear Maureen and family, Our sorrow for each of you is profound..... we walk with you through this untimely and unwarranted journey. We pray that God will give you strength and comfort and assurance that "He will never leave you or forsake you....." Our love and prayers, Sharon Judah and family

Paula & Bob Borton

January 7, 2009

Maureen: Paula and I extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on Francisco's passing. It was shock when we read the notice in the paper. May God be with you.

Naomi DeCapua-Stanley

January 7, 2009

Dear Garabis family,
My sincere condolences to all of you on losing your husband/father. He was a great man in God's eyes, as well as to many who knew him and those of us who only admired him from the pew. When I arrived in UA with my family in 1981, we attended St. Agatha Church. I remember seeing Francisco with some of the children and thought of him as a devout man and a good father. I remember seeing Maureen a few times. I recognized her because I also went to St. Joseph Academy in Cleveland and was her sister, Jean's, classmate. Please know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts.

Dr. Jim and Marie Adamo and family

January 7, 2009

To Maureen and children,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

May God's grace, and the love and prayers of friends
help you through this time of great sadness.

Doug Stein

January 7, 2009

Dear Fran (siblings, and Mrs. Garabis) -- I am deeply sorry for your untimely loss. The fruit of Mr. Garabis' labors are evident in this collection of tributes. Daily Mass and a closeness to God; caring for those in need; Right to Life; love for his fellow man...the list goes on. It is evident for all to see your dad's priorities in life were of the highest order. You are in my prayers.

McCord Family

January 7, 2009

Maureen and Family,
We are sad to hear of Francisco's death. We are praying for him and for all of you.

Joe & Rosemary Finneran & Family

January 7, 2009

Garabis Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Darla Perry

January 7, 2009

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Perry Family, JR, Darla, and kids

Bethani Ebner

January 7, 2009

Maureen and Family,

I offer my most sincere sympathy. I grew up with Elena and had many good times with you and your family. Francisco was a great person and will be deeply missed.
We will pray for you and your family

Ron Pyka

January 7, 2009

I'm terribly saddened by this news. My prayers are with him and his family.

Rick Wanner

January 7, 2009

Maureen and family,
Rita and I would like to express our sincere sympathy for your loss. Our family will keep yours in our prayers.
Remember that your never gone as long as there is someone left who loves you and when there is no one left it doesn't matter because that is when we are all together again.

Your "Dawn patrol" 6:30 mass buddies.
Rick and Rita Wanner

The Scott & Norton Families

January 7, 2009

Francisco was our family's attorney for many years. He was a man filled with great compassion for his clients and he will be sorely missed.

Rob Lawson

January 7, 2009

Garabis family, I enjoyed sitting with Francisco at many summer baseball games. He was a great man who cared deeply for his family. My son played with Antonio for 2 summers. Our thoughts and prayers our with your family.

THE GERMANY FAMILY

January 7, 2009

DR GARABIS,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KEEP YOUR FAITH STRONG DURING THE DAYS AHEAD AND KEEP FAMILY STRONGER.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

January 7, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mark Miller

January 6, 2009

I knew Francisco as a father of a son who played on a baseball team with my sons and as a fellow attorney. He was a very giving person and I will miss him.
Mark S. Miller

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