Francisco Medina

Francisco Medina, age 79, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his adoring family, on March 7, 2018 after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s disease.  Born December 3, 1938, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, he was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Agueda, sister, Maria Socorro and his brother Pablo.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years Regina Medina (Carrion); children Jorge David Medina, Frank Medina, married to Angie Jones Medina, and Teresa Nair, married to Madhav Nair,  8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; siblings Juan, Luis, Jose Ramon, Domingo, Gladys, and  Carmen Luz.  He moved to Lorain, Ohio at the age of 18, to live with his uncle and family, where he worked for Fruehauf Trailer Company for many years.  Francisco was an active member of Sacred Heart where he was involved in many ministries. He was a talented musician who lived for his music, where he played his guitar in the Church choir. He served his community as President of the CYO, Eucharistic Minister, and Men’s Club.  After marrying Regina, together they became leaders in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter and Cursillo Movements.  He was a founding member of the Trio Puerto Rico, with whom he played his guitar for over 25 years, accompanied by Artemio Garcia (deceased) and Carlos Berrios. After moving the family to Florida in 1979, they joined Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Ft. Lauderdale, where they became fully immersed in their beloved faith community. Francisco had a passion for cooking and always had his home filled with family and friends. It brought him great joy to open his door to anyone for one of his famous home cooked meals along with a friendly game of dominoes, which he took VERY seriously.  Francisco was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and always a very loyal friend to all.  He was a humble man who was always willing to share whatever he had with others. He touched the lives of his friends and family by his example as he was a faith filled man with a generous heart. He will forever be missed and cherished by all those who had the honor to meet, know, and love him!