June 28, 1973 �" September 27, 2015
Wilson Fernandez Fang, 42, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven September 27, 2015. A San Francisco resident for 20 years, he was born in Quezon City, Philippines to Corazon and William Fang. There he attended Mother Goose Nursery, Grace Christian High, and De La Salle University, where he double-majored in legal management and communication arts. As a member of the university debate team, he traveled extensively, winning several awards, including the 1995 National Intervarsity Debating Championships. Shortly after graduation, Wilson made San Francisco his permanent home where he started his 11-year information technology career, followed by several years as a writer. Here he was active in the Castro community, Gay Asian Pacific Alliance, and was crowned Mr. GAPA 2005. Enthusiasm for travel brought Wilson to 43 countries and 47 states. His moxie, quick wit, eloquence, memory, breadth of knowledge, generosity, unconventional thinking, and unwavering faith in God endeared him to so many people around the world. Wilson is survived by his mother, Corazon; sisters, Ada-Mei and Aileen; brother, William Jr.; and fiance, Jason. He was predeceased by his father, William.
A Requiem Mass will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 100 Diamond Street, San Francisco, Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m.