She touched/transformed so many lives, including mine.
![She touched/transformed so many lives, including mine.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3741153_235x235_6302b0.jpg)
She touched/transformed so many lives, including mine.
Discovery Bay, Jamaica (2003)
![Discovery Bay, Jamaica (2003)](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3739838_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Discovery Bay, Jamaica (2003)
Clovis Elementary School - Kwanzaa Presentation (2003)
![Clovis Elementary School - Kwanzaa Presentation (2003)](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3739830_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Clovis Elementary School - Kwanzaa Presentation (2003)
Clovis Elementary School - Kwanzaa Presentation (2003)
![Clovis Elementary School - Kwanzaa Presentation (2003)](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3739829_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Clovis Elementary School - Kwanzaa Presentation (2003)
baby Celia Grace, JC, Mireya and Oputa family
![baby Celia Grace, JC, Mireya and Oputa family](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3739111_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
baby Celia Grace, JC, Mireya and Oputa family
60th BD w/Karen at Ocean Side
![60th BD w/Karen at Ocean Side](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3739109_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
60th BD w/Karen at Ocean Side
Karen and Marcee at FSU
![Karen and Marcee at FSU](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3739108_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Karen and Marcee at FSU
I will always treasure our time together
![I will always treasure our time together](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3738170_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
I will always treasure our time together
Backstage, August 2022, before performing my play "The Wedding Gift"
![Backstage, August 2022, before performing my play "The Wedding Gift"](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3738169_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Backstage, August 2022, before performing my play "The Wedding Gift"
Phenomenal Women’s Book Club
![Phenomenal Women’s Book Club](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3737978_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Phenomenal Women’s Book Club
Mardi Gras themed event 2018
![Mardi Gras themed event 2018](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3736222_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Mardi Gras themed event 2018
CSUF Black Yearbook 1981-82
![CSUF Black Yearbook 1981-82](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3735944_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
CSUF Black Yearbook 1981-82
Dr. Oputa's surprise visit to my art studio
![Dr. Oputa's surprise visit to my art studio](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3735943_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Dr. Oputa's surprise visit to my art studio
Celebrating Apostle's life
![Celebrating Apostle's life](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3735413_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Celebrating Apostle's life
Celebrating Apostle's life
![Celebrating Apostle's life](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3735412_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Celebrating Apostle's life
Calvary's 60 year Anniversary
![Calvary's 60 year Anniversary](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3735410_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Calvary's 60 year Anniversary
Speaking at 100 Years of Dangerous Women
![Speaking at 100 Years of Dangerous Women](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3734956_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Speaking at 100 Years of Dangerous Women
Aunt Jean's 90th Birthday
![Aunt Jean's 90th Birthday](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3734685_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Aunt Jean's 90th Birthday
I will treasure our time together forever
![I will treasure our time together forever](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3733946_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
I will treasure our time together forever
I wrote this essay about Francine for the Fresno Bee
![I wrote this essay about Francine for the Fresno Bee](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3733487_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
I wrote this essay about Francine for the Fresno Bee
NCBI Controversial Issues Process Training at Fresno State Visalia Campus (2018)
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NCBI Controversial Issues Process Training at Fresno State Visalia Campus (2018)
YA-YA sisters (2023 summer) – FranYA, JodYA, KathYA
![YA-YA sisters (2023 summer) – FranYA, JodYA, KathYA](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3731731_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
YA-YA sisters (2023 summer) – FranYA, JodYA, KathYA
YA-YA sisters (2007) – FranYA, JodYA, KathYA
![YA-YA sisters (2007) – FranYA, JodYA, KathYA](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3731730_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
YA-YA sisters (2007) – FranYA, JodYA, KathYA
NCBI Team (2001) – The original six: Francine, Jody, Kathie, Dawn, Shelley, Tambra.
![NCBI Team (2001) – The original six: Francine, Jody, Kathie, Dawn, Shelley, Tambra.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3731725_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
NCBI Team (2001) – The original six: Francine, Jody, Kathie, Dawn, Shelley, Tambra.
May elder Care symposium aging well
![May elder Care symposium aging well](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3731723_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
May elder Care symposium aging well
May elder Care symposium mosqueda center
![May elder Care symposium mosqueda center](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3731722_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
May elder Care symposium mosqueda center
The last photo we have together, about 3 years ago right before COVID and I had my son. Miss you.
![The last photo we have together, about 3 years ago right before COVID and I had my son. Miss you.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3731372_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
The last photo we have together, about 3 years ago right before COVID and I had my son. Miss you.
President's Commission on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
![President's Commission on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3730875_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
President's Commission on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
One of our first photos together, thank you for everything.
![One of our first photos together, thank you for everything.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3730753_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
One of our first photos together, thank you for everything.
I was Francine’s “+1” for the evening.
![I was Francine’s “+1” for the evening.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3729859_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
I was Francine’s “+1” for the evening.
Birthday celebration in Oakland with Francine’s family, Linda Garber, and Barbara Blinick.
![Birthday celebration in Oakland with Francine’s family, Linda Garber, and Barbara Blinick.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3729854_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
Birthday celebration in Oakland with Francine’s family, Linda Garber, and Barbara Blinick.
International Black African Heritage Caucus 2021
![International Black African Heritage Caucus 2021](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3729643_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
International Black African Heritage Caucus 2021
2017 Fresno State BFSA Tailgate
![2017 Fresno State BFSA Tailgate](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3729506_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
2017 Fresno State BFSA Tailgate
2020 African American Museum Trailblazer Recipient
![2020 African American Museum Trailblazer Recipient](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3729500_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
2020 African American Museum Trailblazer Recipient
C/O 2023 FUSD Black Graduation
![C/O 2023 FUSD Black Graduation](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/f/r/francineoputa/p/3729492_235x235_ff1b1c.jpg)
C/O 2023 FUSD Black Graduation
FUSD Allensworth Black History Month 2023
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FUSD Allensworth Black History Month 2023