Francisco V. Alafa Jr.
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LEIPSIC – Francisco V. Alafa, Jr., 74, of Leipsic, passed away at 11:26 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born November 6, 1949, in Little Field, Texas to the late Francisco and Eulalia (Vega) Alafa, Sr. On August 29, 1970, he married Kathleen Marquez, and she survives in Leipsic.
Other survivors include three children: Francisco (Heather) Alafa III of Toledo, Adam Alafa and Abel Alafa both of Leipsic; 7 grandchildren: Anthony, Saige, Gabriel, Julia, Noah, Emery, and Macalah; 9 great-grandchildren: Analisa, Akyra, Frankie, Cameron, Aliyah, Iassic, Emmanuel, Ace and Isaac; and six siblings: Eloisa (Lupe) Gonzalez, Ismelda (John) Vasquez both of California, Baldemar (Lala) Alafa of Ottawa, and Robert (Alice) Alafa of Texas; and 2 sisters-in-law: Suzie Alafa and Lydia Alafa both of California.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Roy Alafa and Feliciano Alafa; and a grandson, Richie.
Francisco retired in 2006 from General Motors in Defiance. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic, Ottawa VFW, Ottawa AMVETS and Ottawa American Legion. Francisco enjoyed working outside and on his 1954 Chevy Powerglide.
Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic with Fr. Randy Giesige officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler with military rites by the Ottawa VFW, AMVETS and American Legion. A visitation will be held on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic. A rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. and a VFW service at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com
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Leon and Martha gamez
November 1, 2024
I meet Francisco at his mom's house I was just a little kid my aunt Lydia was married to his brother feliciano that's how I got know the family Francisco is my husband cuzen also
Marta Alafa Gutierrez
October 31, 2024
He is my older cousin memories I remember is my uncles and Frank my brother Art hanging around where we lived so many girls liked the Alafas they all had colored eyes he was a good man he will be missed prayers for his family
Martha Alafa Gutierrez
October 30, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. He was my cousin he had beautiful eyes he will be missed by all the family Martha Alafa Gutierrez
John & Ismelda Vasquez
October 28, 2024
Dear brother in law, in this journey of life, I feel incredibly blessed to have you as my brother in law. Your presence in Ismelda, myself, and our girls life has been a source of joy, laughter, and love that has no bounds. You have not only been a wonderful addition to our family, but also a true brother, brother in law, and tio to our familia. We will miss you tremendously brother. May you rest in peace
John & Ismelda Vasquez
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