It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard James Ffrench (Poway, California), who passed away at the age of 98, on September 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard James Ffrench to show support.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Sadie Murphy and Martin Ffrench. He is survived by: his wife Rosaleen; his brother Fintan; his children, Richard, Pearse, Anne and Niall; his children-in-law, Suzy, Suzi, Annette and Robert; and his grandchildren, Chloe (Anthony), Connor, Fiona, Thomas, Patrick, David, Fintan, Ellarose, James and Philip.
Viewing was held on Monday, September 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Poway-Bernardo Mortuary (13243 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064). A vigil service was held on Monday, September 8th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 9th 2025 at 10:45 AM at the Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church (11451 Blue Cypress Dr, San Diego, CA 92131). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery (4050 Mission Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057).
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Richard's honor to San Diego Youth Services.