Francisco Rosas-Canessa

Of Severn, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 19. Beloved father of Maria Luisa Ellis and husband Andy, Javier Rosas, Raquel Rosas, and David Rosas; brother of Walter Rosas-Canessa and Mina Barreto; and grandfather of Nick, Angela Carol, Jack, Jordan, Canessa, and Cecilia. He was born on January 28, 1936 in Lima, Peru to the late Franciso and Luisa Canessa, he graduated from Alfonso Ugarte and went on to be a horse jockey. Javier was an internationally acclaimed jockey who won races in six countries, and was the first Peruvian jockey to move to the US in 1964, where he raced in numerous states, including at Pimlico, Bowie, Laurel and Delaware Park. Besides his love for the race track and horses Javier loved to read, cook and had a great interest in history, but most of all he loved being surrounded by his family. The family will have a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church at 114 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, MD. 20707 on Thursday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to one of the organizations the family has chosen,

The American Kidney Fund, or The Lymphoma Research Organization. Direct link listed below.