The Sisters of Mercy and the family of Sister Francis Marie Blas gather in prayer as they mourn their dear religious sister who passed on March 13, 2025 at 91-years-old.

Born in 1933, Sister Francis Marie served as a sister of mercy for 75 years, dedicating her life to faith and education. She taught at schools across Guam, Rota, and even Wake island, touching countless lives through her work in the classroom and CCD programs.

Known for her warm smile and devotion to prayer, she spent her final years at the Mercy Care Center in Tamuning, engaged in prayer ministry. Her former students remember her discipline, compassion, and love for teaching.

The Novena of Masses and Rosaries is being held at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church March 13 to March 21, 2025. Rosary, followed by the Stations of the Cross begins at 5:15 p.m.. Weekday Mass is at 6 p.m. 

Last respects may be paid on Wednesday, March 26 at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagatña, Guam. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. in the Conference Center; Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am in the main church of the Cathedral-Basilica. Interment will be at Pigo Cemetery on Thursday, March 27, at 11 a.m.