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Fred Fernandez Obituary

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.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 3 to Jul. 5, 2013.
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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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