Joanne Marie Francisco

AK CHIN, Tohono O'odham Nation - Joanne Marie Francisco, 55, of the Ak Chin area died March 29, 2008 at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center.


The wake will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at St. Seraphin Catholic Mission, with rosary recited at 7. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 5 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Tom Frost. Burial will be in Ak Chin Cemetery.

Ms. Francisco was born Aug. 15, 1952 in Comobabi. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Jonell Francisco of Ak Chin; her mother, Alice Francisco of Ak Chin; a brother, Lawrence Francisco of Ak Chin; three sisters, Carol Andres of Crowhang, Christine Francisco of Ak Chin and Barbara Francisco of Sells; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her companion, Duncan Enos; her father, Marcino Francisco; and two brothers, Jerome and Richard Francisco.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.