Francie Marina Inez

November 20, 1946 - February 13, 2022

Dr. Francie Marina Inez, fondly known as Dr. Francie, went to Heaven on Sunday, Feb 13. The 75‐year‐old resident of San Pedro, California dedicated most of her life to the service of others through her work as a psychologist and the executive director/CEO of the non‐profit organization, Hope 4 Kids. Born to Filipino emigrants, Francisco Dayoan Inez & Marin Igarta Inez, Francie was proud of her heritage and often incorporated aspects of it in her various outreaches. She earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from Pepperdine University. As a career psychologist, she provided counseling to children and families in the surrounding areas. Dr. Francie’s works were many, and those accomplishments and accolades have made local newspapers and gained recognition from several VIPs of the communities, from mayors and council members to county supervisors and municipality directors. More of Dr. Francie Inez’s achievements can be found on LinkedIn. Although she rubbed elbows with community leaders, Marines, and local celebrities during various outreach programs, such as Toys for Tots and Harbor Cruises, her focus was always the children and their well‐being. Francie was an avid music lover, multitalented as a pianist, ukulele artisan and singer, both casually and as part of the worship team at her congregation. In her youth, she was an accomplished dancer, performing in Swan Lake as a ballerina. She was delighted to welcome her first grandchild in 2007 and has since rejoiced in becoming “Lola” (grandma) six more times. A loving mother, Francie basked in the joy of being a doting grandmother, faithfully attending school plays, cheering on the sidelines during extracurricular activities, teaching the little ones the art of hula dancing, sending gifts and cards across the miles, and lovingly spoiling her “apos” (grandchildren). Francie was preceded in death by her second son, Ben. She is survived by her 8 children: Jerry (Sandra), Emil (QueAnh), Raul (aka Mandy), France (Carl), Sanna (Dave), Tisha (John David), Elisa, and Kalani; her 7 beloved grandchildren: Ian, Mia, Andrew, Nicole, AvaLei, Hannah, and Rowan; and the countless families and children she helped throughout the years. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1 from 4‐8pm and due to Covid‐19 restrictions is for the immediate family only. However, all may remotely attend this visitation using the Cove Visitation link below. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 2‐3pm at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 South Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Calvary Chapel of San Pedro’s Pastor Jerry Cesario and Pastor Charlie Woods officiating. For family and friends that cannot attend the services, a remote attendance option is available using the Chapel Service link below. For any guests planning to attend in person, please put your phones on airplane mode to decrease the likelihood of buffering during the services. Cove Visitation: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/388630292 Chapel Service: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2679099758 Following the Chapel Service, there will be a short drive to the burial site where Francie will be laid to rest next to her son and mother. Afterwards, all are welcome to continue the celebration of Francie’s life at the Calvary Chapel in San Pedro, 600 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 where the entrance to the parking lot is on 7th Street just west of Grand Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to one or more of these charities: American Cancer Society; or go to www.GoFundMe.com and search for Dr. Francie Inez. Francie will be greatly missed by the community, her family, friends, and all those to whom she was a beacon of light and hope.