Francis Flanagan Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 2, 2025, at the age of 86, Francis Flanagan (Arvin, California) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Merrily Flanagan; his parents, Cecilia Flanagan and Walter Flanagan; his brother Walter J. Flanagan; and his granddaughter Holly Flanagan.
He is survived by: his children, Daly (Nils Walter) of Garrison, NY, Francis of Las Vegas, NV and Susannah Auby (Jase) of Austin, TX; his brothers, Paul Flanagan (Arlene) of Costa Mesa, CA and Mark Milano (Jessie) of Stallion Springs, CA; and his grandchildren, Sean Flanagan of Pahrump, NV, Walter Auby of Washington, DC, Calvin Auby of Williamsburg, VA, Olive "Simon" Auby of College Park, MD and Juliet Auby of Austin, TX. He is also survived by 5 nieces and 6 nephews.
A Mass will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the St. Malachy Catholic Church (407 W E St, Tehachapi, CA 93561). A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Bakersfield National Cemetery (30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203).
Few could have lived independently at that stage of Parkinson's disease but he was determined to enjoy each day, and that he did.
