Fray Fermin Francisco DeLasuen, O.F.M.
(1736-1803)
Born in Victoria, Spain - 1736. Joined the Franciscan Order in 1751. Sent to the College of San Fernando in Mexico City in 1759.
Labored in Mexico and Baja, California until 1775. Spent 10 years at Mission San Diego.
Selected 2nd Presidente of the Missions succeeding Fr. Serra.
Established 9 missions, including San Fernando.
Buried at Carmel in 1803. R.I.P.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mission San Fernando Boulevard and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
