Ricardo R. Fernandez

Sept. 8, 1928 - Jan. 8, 2021 Ricardo "Ric" Ramos Fernandez, Sr. was raised in the Philippines and emigrated to California in 1975. Ric was married for 58 years to his wife Remedios who went to heaven in March 2017. They resided in Alhambra for 43 years, grew vegetables at the community garden, worshipped faithfully at both Christian Bible Fellowship and Lake Avenue Church. He read Tom Clancy novels and wrote birthday and holiday cards to his loved ones. In addition to being an Army man, Ric worked as a civil engineer in prestressed construction of buildings and bridges for 31 years. His last position was Spancrete's Quality Control Manager in Irwindale until he retired in September 1993. Ric passed away at 92 years old last January 8, 2021 from pneumonia. He is survived by a younger sister, five children, three sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. He is remembered as a God-fearing man thankful to Jesus Christ as his Savior generous with His time and attention.