Passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2017 aged 57 years. He is survived by his wife Takako, children Michelle and Theodore and by his beloved pets Momo, Kato and Pup. He will be missed by his many siblings, nieces and nephews, and family all over Vancouver, California, Edmonton, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Francis’ name to the Canadian National Institute for The Blind.