Francisco Joseph Allen Obituary (1961

(Frank) Joseph Allen was born on July 29, 1961 in Compton, California to Victoria M. Allen. Francisco Joseph Allen was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the age of eleven. He attended several classes that would mold him to be a responsible and respectable Christian. Frank Allen completed his education in Los Angeles County, California. His education included a Conservation Program sponsored by the state of California. He also completed a Housing Repair and Maintenance Certification Class in the City of Compton, California. Frank resided in Kenbridge, Virginia where he lived with his wife Tracey and her two daughters. California had always been his home until he moved to Virginia in 2018. Frank was known to be a Jack-of-all-trades. He was talented in mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, construction, masonry and other skills. His BBQ skills were also known among his friends. At home he could easily fill in as cook or seamstress. He could even knit and crochet if needed. "Talk about skills, he had them!" Frank had a good heart. He made friends easily and was willing to help anyone. He departed this life on September 10, 2022 in Nottoway County, Virginia. Frank leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Tracey Sanchez-Allen; Step-daughter Jewel Sanchez, sisters, Anita J. Calderon (Gabriel), Rosie M. Hernandez (James Torrez), Christina Nichols (Raymond); nephews, Jaime, Derrek, Connor and Gabriel; nieces, Yvonne, Sharri, Margo, Leah, mother-in-law, Iris Owens(Thomas) and a host of other relatives and friends.