John Fernandez

Passed away in Sonoma, on November 9, 2010, his wife and son at his side. He was 78. In addition to Marie, his wife of 42 years, he is survived by his children, Steven and John Fernandez and Gina Tisell; by his grandchildren; Julie Simpson, Ricky Holt, Christina Fernandez, John and Robert Fernandez, Denise Moreno, Kristina Fernandez, Nicholas and Honora Tisell; by his brother, Anthony (Patricia) Fernandez; and nephews, Anthony, David and Andrew Fernandez as well as three great grandchildren, Andrew, Mikayla and Wyatt. Preceded in death by his mother and father; John and Angelina and by his daughter Laura Lee Fernandez. John was born December 14, 1931 in San Francisco, and was a 16 year resident of Sonoma. John remained a proud San Franciscan and told countless anecdotes about his life, the people and the history of the city; recalling the camaraderie with friends from both school and his professional career. A 1949 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, he joined the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local Union #38 and worked for more than 30 years for the City and County of San Francisco, first as a plumber and then as Senior Plumbing Inspector. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial Mass at St Francis Solano Catholic Church, 469 3rd Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476, on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 12:00 Noon. Donations in John's name may be made to Hospice by the Bay, 190 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 or to Pets Lifeline, PO Box 341, Sonoma, CA 95476. Arrangements are under the direction of: Duggan's Mission Chapel, Mission Cremation Service, 525 West Napa Street, Sonoma.