Ishmael Delano Francis Jr. gained his wings on May 4,2022. Ishmael, well known as " Lano" was one of 7 children. He came into this world on September 26,1948 in St. Croix U.S.V.I to his parents Keturah James Francis & Ishmael Francis Sr. During his early years he embarked on his Catholic journey where he attended Catholic School in the Virgin Islands, then furthered his education in New York City where he graduated High-School at Dewitt Clinton.
"Lano" was an amazing Father, Son, Uncle & Nephew, with a heart more than willing to help anyone in need. He had a passion for writing and drawing. Thats not all, he was a man of all trades. Lano worked in New York City at Montefiore Hospital, As well as Hess Oil refinery in St. Croix, He went onto welding and had no problem getting his hands dirty as he could build a house from the ground up.

He was predeceased in death by his mother & father:(Keturah Francis, Ishmael Francis), Brother's & Sister ( Darelle Francis, Dennis Francis & Doris Francis-Edwards) & Daughter: (Shareka Sarah Rose Francis).

Lano Leaves behind in cherish his memory his wife: Wanda Francis.
His 4 Loving Children: Jimmy, Eric, Luturah & Brittany;
8 Grand-children: Derise, Ariel, Erica, Evan, Drenae, Nevaeh, Jonathan & Nicholas
2 Great Grand-children: Owen & Vinny
1 Sister: Josephine
2 Brothers: Alfred & Ted
2 Nieces: Sanja & Regina
As well as many friends, Family and In-Laws that will miss him.