Fred Joseph Fernandez, Jr., 80, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and resident of Brusly St. Martin. He was a retired Sugar Cane Farmer and served in the U.S. Army National Guard of Louisiana. Fred enjoyed being surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Winnie Blanchard Fernandez; five daughters, Darlene Fernandez Landry, Rebecca Fernandez Capone, Christine Fernandez Nickell, Celeste Fernandez Mabile, and Paula Fernandez Mohler; four sons, Carl James Fernandez, Brian Joseph Fernandez, Jerome Paul Fernandez, and Chad Michael Fernandez; 19 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and three sisters, Ruby Fernandez Bellina, Valerie Fernandez Guillot and Mona Fernandez George. Preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Denise Charlet Fernandez; brothers, Hayward Joseph Fernandez and Vincent Fernandez; sister, Barbara Fernandez Falcon; and nephew, Sam Bellina, Jr. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and will resume on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Brusly St. Martin Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., conducted by Fr. Andrew Merrick. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Landry III, Thomas Nickell, Jr., Jude Fernandez, Matt Coffee, Landon Mohler, Joseph Mabile and Cameron Capone. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jordan Landry. Family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph's Carpenter House, Dr. Glen Schwartzberg, Margie "Cookie" Caldwell, Sandra Herbert and Melinda Cooks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph's Carpenter House, American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.
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CHRISTINE AND FAMILY
SO SORRY OF YOUR LOST. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
ROY,AMANDA AND JUDE LEBLANC
July 11, 2013
Jerome- I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Sending you lots of hugs from Atlanta.
Nancy Norman
July 8, 2013
Aunt Ruby and Fernandez Family,
Our deepest condolences and sympathy of the loss of your loved one. May the memories comfort you during this difficult and may your faith in God bless you in the days to come.
The Bellina Family
July 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I hope that you find comfort and happiness in knowing that your beloved one has touched the lives and hearts of so many others and gave them the eternal gift of many happy memories. Praying for you and your family.
Pennie Carmouche
July 5, 2013
Jerome and Paula,
I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I didn't have the privilege of knowing Mr. Fred, he must have been a wonderful man to have raised children like both of you!! Please know that my thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with each one of you and with your entire family.
Much love,
Lesley LeBlanc
Lesley LeBlanc
July 5, 2013
We will miss you so much but we know you can know rest in peace and free of pain. We love you!
Celeste, Brent,Joseph Mabile
July 5, 2013
May God Bless and Comfort you all during this sorrowful time in your lives. He will always be with you in all the memories that you all shared with him during his earthly life. He is now resting in the arms of the Lord.
Cecil & Mary Mabile
July 4, 2013
We're thinking of you and your family, Carl, and sending you much love and many prayers. Our hearts are with you.
Love,
Sidney and Al
Sidney and Al Coffee
July 4, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
July 4, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Melanie Cavalier Blanchard
July 3, 2013
Winnie,
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENSES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
BARRY JARREAU
July 3, 2013
Our prayers are with you Aunt Winnie and Children. Uncle Fred was a great man n will be missed by many!
Tammy Sanchez Rivere n Family
July 3, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Fernandez family. May God be with you all during this time of sorrow.
Stephen McCants
July 3, 2013
Rest in Peace, Mr. Fred. You will be missed.
Amy LeBlanc
July 3, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pamela Falterman Day
July 3, 2013
Paula and family, Relive your memories with each other and celebrate his life. He took that great love of family with him that he shared with each and everyone of you. You and your family are in our prayers.
Cindy and Chad Roussel
July 3, 2013
So very sorry for your loss, the Fernandez family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Omohundro
July 3, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you guys.
Todd Harrington
July 3, 2013
We are keeping your family in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time of loss. No matter if we are prepared or not it is still our loved one that has passed on. Thank God we have the promise of being with them when our time comes. They will always be with us because they are in our hearts and memories. Mr. Fred was a good man who has a big loving family and a wonderful wife which is such a blessing.
Timmy & Claudette Charlet
July 3, 2013
Please accept my sympathy. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Tiffany Metrejean
July 3, 2013
Paula and Family,
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. My love and Prayers go out to you and your family.
Claudia and Charlie Whitney
July 3, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home
July 3, 2013
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