– Dr. Fernando Francia Rustia, 53, died unexpectedly, in the arms of his beloved wife, Nancy, on Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 21, 1957, the son of the late Alfredo and Erlinda (nee: Francia) Rustia. Dr. Rustia graduated from the University of Washington-Seattle and was an avid Husky fan. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Rustia had been in practice in Racine for over 13 years. He was presently associated with the Aurora Health Center. On May 31, 2008, in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Nancy Jane Cupps Wolfe. They shared a short but magical romance. Dr. Rustia's life was devoted to caring for the welfare of all children. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Wisconsin Medical Association, the Racine Medical Association, and was an active participant in the Health Care Network. He enjoyed competing in ballroom dancing, photography, and painting. Surviving are his loving wife, Nancy; his stepdaughter, Mary Jordan Wolfe, both at home; brother, Carlos (Micha Burnett) Rustia; sister, Juana (Larry) Martin, all of Seattle, WA; brother-in-law, Mark (Patricia) Cupps, of Decanter, AL; nephews, Sam Martin, Anthony Ryan (Jill Rosmand) Cupps, and Nicholas Ira Cupps. His memorial mass will be celebrated in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., on Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family, in the church, on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the American Diabetes Association.