Lance D. Francisco

Graveside service for Lance Deland Francisco of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the St. Paul the Apostle Cemetery in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating.

Visitation will begin at 9:00am until 10:45am on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with rosary prayer beginning at 10:00am.

Lance D. Francisco, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home in Marksville. Lance led a life filled with passion for various forms of art. Known for his talent in tattoo artistry and drawing, Lance's creativity and skill were admired by many. Alongside his artistic pursuits, he found joy in fishing and honing his skills as a barber, all while sharing his talents with those around him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Kiara Blanks and Amond Hill; mother, Virginia Francisco; father, John Carlton Stevenson; fiancé, Yolanda Bazile; stepchildren, Danica Bazile, Cornelius Bazile, Deon Bazile; step-grandchildren, Dakeevin Augustine, Da’Myreh Augustine. He is also survived by his siblings, Marsha Reynolds (Charles), Deborah Stevenson Davis (Melterick), Mary Thornton Howard, John D. Stevenson (Blanca), James Stevenson (Carol), Carol Hardy (David), Jennifer Dixon (James), Stacy Jackson, Latasha Johnson (Travis), Patrick Washington (Felicia), Shannon Stevenson, and Sharonne Hathcock (Andre); nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jonathan Stevenson, Randy Stevenson, Nancy Stevenson; step-grandchild, Keithan Lewis.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Escude Funeral Home (318-964-2324) 6608 Porterie St. Mansura, LA 71350.

The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice for their compassionate care of Lance. They would also like to thank Father Blake Deshautelle with Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and Escude' Funeral Home for their service.