Justin FRANCIS Obituary
November 18, 1985 – Calgary, Alberta
May 19, 2018 – Bearberry, Alberta
Justin Francis died suddenly as a result of a dirt biking accident on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the age of 32 years. Justin is resting peacefully in the arms of his loving savior Jesus Christ. Justin worked with his father Keith at Bow Kor Excavating for seventeen years and was a firefighter for Rockyview County. Justin is the loving husband and best friend of Rachel Francis (nee Amy) and devoted daddy to Kai and Andie. He is also survived by his parents Keith and Laurie Francis; sister and brother-in-law Kayla and Kurtis Hilsabeck; nephews, Tad and Coen Hilsabeck; grandson of Terry and Sharon Moore; son-in-law of David and Dianne Amy; and brother-in-law of Joshua Amy and Nathan Amy. Justin will be dearly missed by countless close friends and family. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and love. Funeral Services will be held at Centre Street Church "Central Campus" (3900 – 2nd Street N.E., Calgary, AB) on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the church. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a Go Fund Me page that has been set up to benefit Rachel and the children https://www.gofundme.com/fallen- firefighter-family-support. In living memory of Justin Francis, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
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13 Entries
Steve McKee
June 19, 2018
Dear Keith, Laurie & Family,
I am saddened to hear of your sudden loss of your son Justin.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and this most difficult of times.
Daniel Verrall
May 29, 2018
Dear Laurie,Keith and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Justin.
Dan,Val,Silene,Sacha and Jasmine
Barry and Beverley Klinck
May 28, 2018
I can't begin to imagine the pain and sense of loss you are feeling. We will always remember the day of your wedding with torrents of rain but also the rainbow that shone at the end of the day. I do know that only God can truly comfort you and hold you close in these days. Praying for you. Rachel, the children and parents.
Dominique Williams
May 25, 2018
My condolences to the family on the loss of Justin. He was truly a wonderful man and will be very missed. My thoughts are with you. Lots of love
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Chloe Williams
May 25, 2018
Dear Francis Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am deeply saddened by your sudden loss. It was a blessing to know Justin. I will always remember his sense of humour, his energy and bright spirit. Love to you all.
Anita & Brad McFeeters
May 24, 2018
We hold you in our hearts during this sad moment in your lives. Know that we are here for you if you need anything. Even if it is just a hug! Love you all! xo
Shan Harpham
May 24, 2018
We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss. We want to express our deepest sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.
Warren and Shan
Clare Copithorne
May 24, 2018
Our hearts go out to all of you, praying for God's loving arms to surround you.
Lloyd and Clare Copithorne
May 24, 2018
Our condolences to the family on the loss of Justin. With sympathy from the Jackson Family of Guelph
Sue & Gord Frey
May 24, 2018
To Keith Laurie Rachel and all of Justins family. How can one begin to find the words to tell you how very sad we were when we heard about Justins passing. You are a wonderful, beautiful family and we hope God gives you the strength you need now. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Sandi Harpham
May 23, 2018
Dear Keith and Laurie,
So shocked to hear of the passing of Justin. I really appreciated the Global news piece that Rachel and Keith were able to do -- it felt like a wonderful tribute from a family full of love.
All our best thoughts and prayers to you and your whole family as you move forward and continue to share all the good memories of who Justin really was.
With hugs, Sandi and Roger
Bill & Myrna Francis
May 23, 2018
Dear precious family,
You have all our tears and all our prayers, but we still can't find any words to comfort you. We are leaving that to God confident that the many, many prayers of all of us will carry you as our Lord walks beside you through this awful pain, offering the comfort that only He is powerful and loving enough to give.
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