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Fernando Fuentes Obituary
Our brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, Fernando Fuentes, went to be with our Heavenly Father on September 4, 2018, joining his wife of 51 years, Juanita. Dad proudly served in WWII and was honored by the Library of Congress for his part of the Veterans History Project. Dad graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in pharmacy, working for Sommers Drug Stores before opening his own pharmacy until his retirement in 1996. He pursued computer online continuing education courses, enjoyed bingo, puzzles, music and was an avid Longhorn fan. "Hook'em Horns." He leaves behind his children: Lidia Templeman (Dave), Fernando Fuentes, Jr. (Gloria), Leticia Jimenez, Loretta Boeck (David), and Daniel Fuentes (Mona); sisters, Alice Cheaney and Minerva Guardiola; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, a great great grandchild, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Embrace Hospice LLLC, Brookdale Senior living, Dr. Mack and the residents for their care. Visitation will be Wednesday at 5:00pm in The Angelus Chapel with Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday at 9:30am at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. Dad, we will miss you, Lidia, Monnie, Letty, Lori and Danny. Condolences may be sent to www.theangelus
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Aurora Torralva
September 28, 2018
For Fuentes family
Thinking of you and sorry for your loss
Cousin Aurora F. Torralva
Carrol/Cheryl Jones
September 13, 2018
We have so many fond memories of being with Fernando and the whole family on family day at Homewood. He was truly a special friend to our Dad. Our heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Pete and Espi Rodriguez
September 13, 2018
Our deepest condolences to Lidia and to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sara Salas
September 12, 2018
One of the sweetest and most caring souls Ive had the honor of knowing. Love and blessings to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Gloria Esparza
September 11, 2018
Uncle Fernando, you always gave up your time to those who needed to talk. You treated everyone with love and kindness, you will be missed by all.
September 11, 2018
Condolences from Reynaldo Nerio, a friend from their younger days.
Marnie Palacios
September 11, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John & Virginia Gonzales
September 9, 2018
We send our condolences to you - we are sorry for your loss - he will surely be missed but we are glad we got to know such a wonderful man
Christine Schwope
September 7, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. All of you took such good care of Pops. He was such a witty man. You were lucky to have him as your father.
Chrissy Schwope
Maria & Keko Salas
September 6, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. Fernando Fuentes was a very kind and loving person. He had a special love for his family and his family's friends. I know he will be missed greatly, but he left behind so many happy memories that no one can take away. You will have those to cherish forever. Fernando is at last free from pain and at blissful peace with his loving wife. God bless you all.
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