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Obituary for Francisco R. Quijas
Francisco R. Quijas, 71, passed away February 25th at his home in Vacaville. Francisco was born September 19, 1938, in Cueramaro, Quanajuato, Mexico to Encarnacon and Antonia.
Francisco worked as a ballast operator for Southern and Union Pacific railroads for 32 years before retiring in 1999. He enjoyed gardening, watching soccer, playing poker with his family and caring for his grandchildren.
Francisco leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Carolina Quijas; daughter and son-in-law, Alicia And Robert Griffiths; son Edward Quijas, all of Vacaville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jesus and Margarita Ramirez, Idonio and Gloria Ramirez, all of Dixon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carmen and Jenaro Perez of Watsonville; grandchildren, Anthony and Bailee Quijas and Gavin Griffiths; also surviving him are his loving nieces and nephews; Martha, Jesus, Norma, Araceli, John, Lydia, Martin Servando, Maria, Armando and Kelly, who all helped in caring for him through his illness and many wonderful friends. Francisco was preceded in death by parents, Encarnacion and Antonia and sister Margarita Ramirez.
Donations in Franciscos memory can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 2nd, 5-8pm with rosary at 7pm and Mass on Wednesday, March 3rd, 10:00am at St. Marys Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery. Father Humberto Gomez is the Celebrant.