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Francisco “Pancho or Poppy” Valazquez

Birth
Death
8 Dec 2021 (aged 84)
Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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************ Francisco Velazquez, 84, passed away on December 8, 2021, near his home in Ellicott City, Maryland. Join his family for a celebration of his life. Share your memories, thoughts, and love for Francisco on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, INC. 7250 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD 21075.

Known as Pancho or more affectionately Poppy, he was full of life, humor, and care of others. He touched many lives through his giving and loving nature. Francisco was born in Torreon Coachuila Mexico. He moved to the United States over 60 years ago for a better life and to help his family back home. Francisco moved to Washington, DC in 1967 and worked at the Omni Shoreham Hotel for over 45 years. He loved to sing and sang for many years at local Mexican restaurants in and around Washington DC.

He was married to the love of his life, Mary Bridget Hession, for over 52 years. Poppy is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Patricia, Cynthia, Fransico Jr.(Rina Martinez), and Thomas; grandchildren Connor, Frankie Nicole, Riley, Laila, and Vincent. Brother, Narciso Ibanez, and sister-in-law, Bertha. He touched many lives through his giving and loving nature. He was loved by everyone that met and will be missed greatly.
************ Francisco Velazquez, 84, passed away on December 8, 2021, near his home in Ellicott City, Maryland. Join his family for a celebration of his life. Share your memories, thoughts, and love for Francisco on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, INC. 7250 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD 21075.

Known as Pancho or more affectionately Poppy, he was full of life, humor, and care of others. He touched many lives through his giving and loving nature. Francisco was born in Torreon Coachuila Mexico. He moved to the United States over 60 years ago for a better life and to help his family back home. Francisco moved to Washington, DC in 1967 and worked at the Omni Shoreham Hotel for over 45 years. He loved to sing and sang for many years at local Mexican restaurants in and around Washington DC.

He was married to the love of his life, Mary Bridget Hession, for over 52 years. Poppy is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Patricia, Cynthia, Fransico Jr.(Rina Martinez), and Thomas; grandchildren Connor, Frankie Nicole, Riley, Laila, and Vincent. Brother, Narciso Ibanez, and sister-in-law, Bertha. He touched many lives through his giving and loving nature. He was loved by everyone that met and will be missed greatly.

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  • Created by: LP
  • Added: Dec 10, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234774899/francisco-valazquez: accessed ), memorial page for Francisco “Pancho or Poppy” Valazquez (21 Oct 1937–8 Dec 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 234774899, citing Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by LP (contributor 47504043).