Dear Franklin, we met in 2010 on line I'm Italian. I offered you some Furga Alta Moda Furga  SSSS GIRL haute couture dresses from the S collection... that you were looking for.
I've been passionate about Furga since I was a child and I wrote a book about it.
You were a genuine and exquisite person. I see you again in the photos of the Furga collections you followed with love.
Rest in peace. Elisabetta  Sgualdini 
Venice Italy

So sad that I didn't know he passed away.  I met Franklin many years ago at a big east coast doll show and traded with him on ebay as well.  He was a treasure.   RIP.

I’m am so sorry to just now finding that a wonderful person from the Barbie World has passed away.  After meeting him the first time, each time I went to a doll show or convention you find yourself looking for Franklin. Big heart, big smile, just a wonder human being. Those who knew you will never forget you. You lived your life and enjoyed what you did. So, I want to say that it was a pleasure to have known you and I will always remember that smile. 

My deepest condelences to Franklin's family. He was always a highlight at the IFDC conventions. He has gone too soon. RIP Franklin.

I met Franklin during my membership with the SFDC. I kept in touch with him over the years. I enjoyed his warm heart, imagination, creativity and his talent as a doll-designer.

I met you and spoke with you in two occasions, but had seen and known about you through the doll community for years, you were just as friendly as the rest of your friends describe.  May you rest in peace, Franklin...

What a tragic loss.  He left far too soon.

Franklin, you were a bright light to everyone that had the pleasure of making your acquaintance. 
I always enjoyed Franklin's company and his costumes. I'll miss seeing him at every convention I attend.

We will always remember your wonderful smile and talent.  We will miss you

My deepest sympathy to Mr. Liao's family, friends and fellow doll enthusiasts. He will be missed by all.

Over the years, I purchased from Franklin on ebay.  He was always such a wonderful, pleasant person to deal with.  And so talented.  May his soul rest in peace. Francesca (WA State)

I've known Franklin since 1986 when he attended his first Barbie Convention, and Richard & I have always looked forward to seeing him at any of the conventions he attended after that.  Franklin was so fun and we always loved visiting with him at the conventions.  His costumes were amazing.  He was a great friend and we will miss him greatly!

Franklin was a good friend and member of Pacific Friends, a very good organization now out of existence. He was always a willing worker and friendly to me and always had something nice and kind to say.

My deepest condelences to Franklin's family. He was a wonderful and generous person and always made me smile. He will be deeply missed.

My deepest condolences to Franklin's family and friends.  I looked forward to seeing his amazing costumes at the conventions each year. He was a kind man and he will be missed.

You will be missed Franklin, but will continue to be well loved and remembered!

Franklin's contagious enthusiasm made mundane trivial things more exciting, fun and inclusive. I always looked forward to seeing him at doll conventions. Future conventions will not be the same without him.

Rest in Peace, Franklin. Lots of memories thru the years of Barbie conventions, shows. Now he is with Robert Gardner

Franklin was a truly kind and generous soul. Thank you for sharing your love and light with us, Franklin. We will miss you.

Will definitely miss you. I am pissed didn't get the chance to talk to you earlier and well, you are braver than I am. I know you're in a better place and having more fun. Juanito (bullhead city, AZ).

MY DEAR FRIEND WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH ,I LOVED THE TIMES BEFORE THE FASHION SHOWS AT BARBIE CONVENTIONS WHEN WE WOULD SIT AND GIGGLE CHOOSING THE FABULOUS OUTFIT YOU WERE GOING TO WEAR AND OF COURSE THE TIME IN CHICAGO WHEN YOU LET CHER HAVE IT AND STOLE THE SHOW THAT IS HOW I WILL REMEMBER YOU ,REST IN PEACE MY SWEET ANGEL MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS

Monday, february 09, 2015

My deep condolence to the family. I met Franklin through Barbie shows and conventions, for the first time in Europe in the 90th. I remember Franklin as a very kind and nice person. Like many of us I feel also blessed to have met him and I am grateful for his guidance into the hobby. R.I.P.

My condolence goes out to the family. I met Franklin through my business and looked forward to seeing him every year at our convention. He will be greatly missed and I am so blessed to have know him. Continue to shine as brightly in heaven as you did on earth.

Franklin was a great guy and will be truly missed at the IFDC convention! He was always so much fun at the convention. I was happy to have known him and enjoyed talking to him. Condolences to his family and close friends!

From the moment I first met Franklin what struck me was his warm, welcoming smile and genuine joy to have you as a companion.  Franklin's generous nature gave many people pleasure and he will always hold a special part of my heart.  My deepest sympathy to his family.

Dearest Franklin, 

You were a shining star wherever you went. You will be missed greatly. Rest in peace my friend.

Condolences to his family and all his dear friends. 
Franklin, you are loved now and forever...!

Franklin, we will miss you and the light you brought to each of us. I am sending you love and thinking of you. I send my thoughts and prayers to your family.  Trish

I will always remember Franklin as a kind, gentle, friendly, courteous, helpful and wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to all his family and loved ones everywhere. I will miss my friend.

Rest in peace, dear friend. you'll be missed

Thank you Franklin for your talent, caring and laughs. I will miss you.

Dear Franklin,

You were a true joy in this world, a wealth of knowledge, so happy and carefree, always helping others. I hope you are somewhere where you are a star and hope your family knows in this time of sorrow that you were treasured and loved by many.  Your spirit burns bright and your loss is heavy but we all hope to see you again someday. Until then know we are thinking of you always... Sleep well.

My deepest condolences to Franklin's family. He was a dear friend and mentor for many years. He made a difference in the world by making it a brighter and kinder place. He will always be in our hearts. Rest in Peace my friend.

Rest in Peace Dear Franklin.   We miss you.

Our deepest condolences to Franklin's family and friends.  Jill and I knew Franklin for many years.  We are deeply saddened by his passing.  Franklin's kind caring nature, wonderful sense of humour, and those fabulous costumes will be sorely missed.  Franklin was a breath of fresh air and a light to us all.  In loving memory of you Franklin, RIP dear friend.

We loved Franklin so much and will miss him dearly!  San Francisco will never be the same without him.  Our memories will be treasured forever.  Our deepest condolences to Franklin's family and friends worldwide.

Although I never met you in person, you were kind and generous.  Thank you.  You will be missed.  :(

Franklin, I did not know you well but you certainly made me happy and made me laugh at the W Conventions - you will be missed.  To the family deepest condolences

Rest in peace dear Franklin and sincerest condolences to the family.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Franklin made a difference in the lives of so many people. He was so friendly and selfless and celebratory that there will be a noticeable void now that he is gone, however he will live on in the memories of those that knew him. He will be missed by me and hundreds of his friends.

My prayers & deepest condolences for Franklin's loved ones.
You will be missed!

Our deepest sympathies. He will be greatly missed.

Offering my deepest condolences to Franklin's loved ones. He was loved beyond measure in the doll community, we will miss him dearly at conventions and on the boards. Wishing you all strength in these hard times.

Your bright smile will always shine brightly in our hearts.

You were a wonderful, caring man, and I hope that you finally have found your peace.

Franklin was such a kind soul-he always could get a laugh from everyone and was a special man. Will miss him.

franklin - you were a treasure to the doll community… an icon… you will be missed… thank you for the beautiful dolls i have received from you <3 <3 <3

My condolences to the family, and friends.
My condolences to his family in the doll collectors world.
Franklin you will be missed. I always looked forward to your next costume design. Always a surprise and a joy to see you at doll conventions. You will be missed. No one better than you to design and wear those oh-so-fabulous doll costume look-alikes. Peace be with you Franklin. Rest in Peace.

With deepest sympathy. Franklin touched many lives, more than he realized. He was a creative and humorous man who made people smile and the world was brighter with him in it. He will be missed.

My deepest condolences.  Franklin was so friendly and nice and always seemed so vibrant. I always looked forward to seeing what his costumes would be. He will be missed.

Franklin was such a sweet, caring, giving, loving, humble and creative man. He was one of a kind, very special and I will miss his smile and presence at the collector conventions terribly. He was well loved. My condolences to his family.

You'll be missed Franklin and now heaven will have your shining personality forever. I will see you again in the next life and we'll party once again. Be at peace my friend.

My deepest sympathy, Franklin was such a sweet, kind, caring man! He will surely be missed!

I will miss seeing Franklin's smiling face this year in Vegas. He was always so much fun to be around. Franklin was so talented and his costumes were always the best. Luanne Rousseau

Franklin was one of a kind--he enjoyed making people smile and they always did. He will be greatly missed by many, many people. May he find the peace he was seeking. Godspeed dear Franklin.

Our most heartfelt condolences.  Franklin had such a vibrant personality and he was a joy to know.  Kind and giving, we will never forget him.

There are very few who are as creative as Franklin in costume design. I too remember his Marie Antoinette postmortem costume at the I-Beam.

Am so sorry for your loss .We had many fun times together .
                                                                                          Jack Care ( san Francisco)

I am sorry for your lost. May peace be with him. RIP Franklin ??

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, uncle and friend! I am praying for God's comfort and peace for all of you.

I am thinking of you and your family as you celebrate Franklin's life and the memories you shared. May  peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

I am so sorry that we've lost Uncle Franklin. And way too soon. He created so much fun and joy, was so loving, and was exceedingly generous. I mourn his loss and feel terrible for our family.

he was a very friendly person - but what i remember the most, are his incredibly creative costumes...once he was marie-antoinette, carrying his own head under his arm!

Wishing you peace and a heart full of lovely memories to comfort you during this very difficult time.

So sorry to hear of Franklin's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Uncle Frank was a wonderful person and his joy and light will be missed by all who knew him.

OBITUARY

Franklin Lim Liao

28 June, 1954 – 24 January, 2015

Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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