Obituary Overview
Francisco (Frank) Vasallo
Peacefully with family by his side, Frank passed away at Concordia Hospital on June 1st, 2018 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his son Robert and daughter Josephine (Joy). Frank will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nette, children Vency (Ruby) from California, Arnulfo (Lydia) from Missouri, Tes (Eddie Miller, Sr.), Junior (Becky) from California, Rosette from California, Desiree (Rowell), daughters-in-law Ellen and Emy, brothers Felix and Benjamin, sisters Matilda and Panching and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Frank was born in San Rafael, Bulacan in the Philippines. During the Second World War, Frank joined the guerilla forces to help liberate the Philippines. He continued his military career after the war by joining the Philippine Air Force. In 1954 he was sent by the PAF to the US to take up Avionics to specialize in air communications and navigation equipment. He underwent many other military courses and held various positions such as: Air traffic controller, airborne radio communicator, Logistics Officer, Communications and Electronics staff officer, Squadron commander, and Public Information Officer of the PAF. He retired from the Air Force after 25 years of service in 1971 as Lt. Colonel and migrated to the US. He lived in the US for 5 years then moved to Winnipeg, Canada to join his children.
A celebration of Frank’s life and viewing will be held on June 8th, Friday at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. from 7pm to 12 midnight. A funeral service will take place at 10am on Saturday, June 9th at Glen Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family is grateful to all his homecare workers past and recent for the loving care they gave him.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Francisco Frank Vasallo 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
