Francisca Uzonwanne, 38, of Rochester, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Seasons Hospice.

She was born Ejine Francisca Uzonwanne on September 12, 1978 in Oguta, IMO State, Nigeria. Francisca resided in Rochester for many years. She worked in environmental services for Mayo Clinic at Methodist Hospital. She was a joyful and faithful worker, an avid gardener, lover of music and dance, and a faithful friend to all. She was proud of her US Citizenship.

Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29th at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. John Lasuba officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Seeds of Wisdom in South Sudan, c/o St. John the Evangelist Church.