Francis Xavier Victor Gracias was born in Nairobi on 3rd December 3, 1934 and passed away peacefully in at Morden, Surrey, UK, at the age of 88, with his wife Jane and family by his bedside. Francis leaves behind his wife of 54 years and sons Kenneth/Beverly, Kevin/Gemma and his grandchildren Harry and Millie. Francis was the son of the late Joao Cypriano and Leopoldina Gracias and sibling of the late Sr Dorothy (Philomena), late Martin and Monica/Basil.

A funeral Mass for francis on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 12.00 pm at St John Fisher Church, 207 Cannon Hill Lane, Merton, London SW20 9DB. Holy Mass will be followed by a private burial for the immediate family only. If you are able, please join us to celebrate the life of Francis at Chak 89, 105 Bond Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HG where the family will join you. For catering purposes please confirm your attendance to bevandken84@gmail.com or text 07515717221. RSVP by 12/22/2022

The Funeral Mass will be live streamed via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/merton, for those unable to attend in person.