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Fernando Diaz Obituary

(May 12, 1959 - October 2, 2012) SFC, Guam Army National Guard, Retired GovGuam Employee, Admired Guam Baseball Player and Coach Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather... Of Maina was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the age of 53... Mass of Intention is offered at 5:00pm & rosary at 6:00pm at Our Lady of Purification Church in Maina. Last respects will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Purification in Maina from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00pm. Burial with military honors will follow at Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti.

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Published by Pacific Daily News from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9, 2012.

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George Santos from Chalan Pago

October 5, 2024

Nando was always a joker at school, a close friend all around. Baseball was our passion growing up. You'll always be missed.

George Santos

October 9, 2019

Nando was a joker but a very close friend in school as well as on the baseball field. A very good friend. May he rest in Peace and hope his familia is doing fine.

Cora Mae Farnum Cepeda

November 8, 2012

Kathy and family, Fernando will not ever be forgotten and know that he is the families guardian angel from above watching over everyone.......God Bless my friend

Ramon Santos

November 4, 2012

My thoughts, prayers, sincere condolences & sorrow goes out to you & family of time of grief & loss...Fernando was a very humble, respected & admired baseball player on & off the field. He'll be greatly missed but his memories will live on forever. May God Bless You & the family! Rest in Peace my dear friend!

harry crisostomo

November 3, 2012

My condolences to the family and my he rest in peace. One of guams legendary baseball player. Great man on and off the field.

Anni Hallmark

October 27, 2012

My deepest Condolences to entire family, a good man gone too soon, RIP may God Bless his sole.

George Santos

October 25, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Nandos family.He was a very close friend,classmate,team-mate. Will miss him very much. You're in a better place now my friend.

Beverly Arceo

October 20, 2012

Kathy and family,
Our deepest condolences go out to you, kids and family. Fernando will be missed...but the memories he left will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace my cousin.

With love,
Beverly Arceo and family

Teo (Jr) & Karen Diaz

October 19, 2012

Dear Kathy and children,
We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of Fernando and our condolences and prayers are with you and the family. The love of God & prayers will bring comfort and peace in your heart. With love and prayers always.

Anthony Fujikawa

October 17, 2012

Para todu i familian Fernando,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss. Fernando is a friend, classmate and brother. Che'lu-Sindalu hu saluda hao.

Fujikawa family-Agana Heights

Paul & Anita Santos

October 17, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Diaz family. May the Lord comfort you during your time of mourning. Sad to hear of Fernando's passing. Great person and ballplayer. Rest in peace my friend. God Bless!

Norma Vibar Cruz

October 17, 2012

Cathy and children,
My condolences and prayers to you all....This candle is lit for Fernando.....May he Rest In Peace......Amen....He will be loved and missed forever....Always keep his memory in your hearts....Love you all, Auntie Norma

Cecelio Diaz Family

October 16, 2012

We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Fernando. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. When I was in Guam in 2010 my Auntie Tita showed me a picture of my Dad (Cecelio) holding Fernando when he was a baby. Rest in peace cousin.

With Love
The Cecelio Diaz Family

Melvin & Joanne Diaz

October 15, 2012

Dear Kathy and Family, We are very sorry to hear of Fernando's passing. May all the wonderful memories of Fernando and God's Love heal you and your family during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cin

October 15, 2012

The last I will remember of Fernando is him smiling and driving off with Kathy after our run on a rainy PT Friday at Barrigada Reserve Center before his passing. Saying Prima!!!! :) I have nothing but, fond memories of Fernando, Kathy and the kids. May God be with you all and may the perpetual light shine upon him. Rest In Peace, Primo.

Larry Sablan

October 15, 2012

My condelences to the Diaz family,Fernando and I were classmates in Jr. High and High school, We both left for the Army at the same time. I have'nt seen him since that time but I remember him fondly for his kindness and his smile he will be greatly missed. RIP my friend.

Aunt Terry Mendiola

October 14, 2012

Cathy & Family,
We send our sincere condolences in the passing of your loved one. We pray that the saints receive his soul and present him to God the most high.

JOLEEN Duenas Langley

October 14, 2012

Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about SFC Diaz, it was such a shocking and hurtful news. He is such a great man and very humble. My prayers to you and the family.

Maggie & Joe Aguon

October 14, 2012

Cathy,
This candle will forever light in memory for SFC Fernando Diaz. He will always be remembered.

Maggie Aguon

October 14, 2012

Cathy & Family,
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences goes out to you all. SFC Diaz and I worked closely together at our Unit the 1224th ESC. I will always remember him as a mentor and someone who did his best to help the other soldiers. Im blessed to have had the chance to spend time with him prior to his leaving. It is with deep regret that the Guam Army National Guard lost another great soldier. He will always be missed and remembered in our hearts and prayers. God bless us all.

Therese Atoigue

October 13, 2012

Kathy and Family,

Our deepest Heartfelt Condolences to You All. Our Prayers and Love. Sorry for Your Loss. May the Lord Bless You All and Guide through this tough time.

Agustin Duenas

October 12, 2012

Kathy and Family,

My heartfelt condolences to you for your loss. I knew Fernando well in the Army National Guard. He was an excellent soldier and leader and served as a role model for all the soldiers who knew him. He was admired and respected by all. May he rest in peace. Remember the good times and cherish your memories of him in this time of sorrow.

Jesse Bautista and Rosalin Tyquiengco Camacho (Mongmong)

October 12, 2012

My dear family, may our Father in heaven give all of you the strength and wisdom during your time of bereavement. Our prayers are with all of you. God bless

Bertha Angoco-Flowers

October 12, 2012

To all of Fernando's brothers and sisters, May God Bless you and comfort you now and always. With our most sincere sympathy,
Bertha, Bill, & April Flowers

Bertha Angoco-Flowers

October 12, 2012

Dear Kathy and family,
Our sincere condolences to you, the children and grandchildren. May God in His infinite mercy enfold and comfort you all during this most difficult time. Our love and prayers to all of you. Bertha, Bill & April Flowers

Diana Rodriguez

October 12, 2012

Kathy and family, our sincere sympathy on the loss of Fernando. May he rest in peace. You will all be remembered in my prayers.

Josephine Ada

October 12, 2012

Kathy, Fances and Pito and to the rest of the family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. God bless

Rita Ann Perez-Welton

October 12, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mel / Maria Uy

October 12, 2012

Our condolences,our prayers to the family

Dee Mantanona

October 12, 2012

Nina my prayers going out to you and the family. I wish I was on Guam to be there for you. May Nino Rest in Peace. I love you dearly and miss you.

Nancy Borja-Roberson

October 11, 2012

Kathy and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter Bautista

October 11, 2012

Kathy, boys & Stella,
Fernando (#12) was a true leader that we will always remember him for. He Leads in the line up as the lead off batter and when he gets on base, you can expect that he will score. He was also our Outfield Leader and would call out positioning because he knew the batters and how to play them. And at the same time, he was in the best spot on the baseball field to see everything. Fernando was like a binado...fast, smooth & with judgement that was so precise when those baseballs were hit to the outfield. He was awesome to watch and a talented player that entertained you. He was a true GIANT Champion.
We love him and we miss him.
With great admiration, Peter Bautista (Fernando's outfield partner) Odi & girls

Annie Merfalen

October 11, 2012

Kurt, Kent and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

~ Annie, Roland, Hannah & Alyssa

Jayne Dejesa Kiwas

October 11, 2012

I have fond memories of growing up with the Diaz family and I am sad to learn that my brother Fernando has passed. My love and prayers are with the Diaz family.
Jayne Dejesa Kiwas & Family (Cypress, CA)

Ray Muna

October 11, 2012

Cathy, my condolence to you and your children's. And to your in-laws of Fernando's family. It's really hard to know that the time to go to our heavenly father is not an easy feeling. But we know in faith that where Fernando will be, will be no more pain for him...May you have peace and comfort and strength in your time of sorrow. My prayers goes to you and your children's in this time of grief. Again, my condolence to you...Former DOA-Accounting/Payroll of GovGuam.

CARL AQUINO

October 11, 2012

Dear Ma'le Kathy, and family
We are greatly sorry for the the loss of Par'e Fernando, our deepest condolences go out to all of you, and our prayers will always be with all of the family, Par'e R.I.P
Par'e Carl & Mal'e Josie and boys

October 11, 2012

My Deepest Condolences to the family.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Antoni, Clarissa, Lahi Blas (Asan)

JoAnnalynn Fullerton

October 11, 2012

Kathy,

Our condolences and prayers. Please take care.

Ana B. Pangelinan (Mangilao) and

October 11, 2012

Kathy,
Dept. of Agri/DAWR send our deepest condolences to you and your family.

October 11, 2012

to kathryn and the family ,our deepest sympathy and regards our prayers are with you .sincerly ,kathrine and gerda gutierrez and family .norman oklahoma .

Lin Mendiola

October 11, 2012

Hello Kat. I was shocked & deeply saddened :( 2 learn that Fernando is gone. Yet, I am happy because he is n a much better & peaceful place with God! He was such an awesome, kool, wonderful, terrific, friendly dear cousin, to mention a few. I'll 4ever remember his wonderful handsome smiles & uplifting laughter @ family functions & events. Man! What a great loss we all have 2 bear. I will remember him always & he is n my heart! U r all n my thoughts & prayers. I miss u Kat. Love, hugs & kisses to u, my beautiful niece & my handsome nephews. Best...

Roland, June, RJ, Ryan (Ariana & Aaliyah) Diaz

October 11, 2012

Monica & Family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your brother. May you find comfort in one another and the lord during this very difficult time. We got to meet your brother when he came with the Guam National Guard to Arizona in 2008....he was such a wonderful and pleasant person. He will be remembered by so many families, friends and co-workers that he has touched with his love and friendship. May perpetual light shine upon him. God bless you and your family.

Adrian & Sandra Guerrero Cruz

October 11, 2012

Our condolences to the family of Fernando. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Pat and Pauline Jonas

October 10, 2012

We will never forget the short time we had together. Sending our prayers to the Diaz family ....

Vince & Connie Quitugua San Nicolas

October 10, 2012

Kathy,

There is a great void to be filled by Fernando's passing, but we know that the depth of love that you and your family share for each other and for Fernando will pull you through. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

October 10, 2012

Kathy and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your children. May our Lord God watch and bless over you, and your family and may you find comfort in God, during this time.

Love and prayers,
Janet and Ricardo Leon Guerrero
Leyang Barridgada, Guam

October 10, 2012

Kathy, Kurt, Alejandro,Estella,and other family members,

I am sadden to hear that your husband and kids - your father, has passed. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during these days and the days to come. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Mrs. Rita Reyes -Friend and Kindergarten Teacher of Kurt, Alejandro and Estella

peter velasco

October 10, 2012

My deepest condolances to my friend fernando's family,I consider him a very good friend of mine,we went to the same junior and senior high school and we grow up playing base ball, the memories will always last forever!!

Ralph Muna

October 10, 2012

My Deepest Condolences. I will never forget his straight forward attitude and attention to detail in all things he did. He will certainly be missed. May he rest in Peace.

October 10, 2012

Cathy and the diaz family, please except my most deepest condolences. Fernando will be greatly missed by all of us.

Francis Perez and Family.

October 10, 2012

Kathy, my condolences to you and your family. May he be at peace. Our prayers are with you and your family...Nancy Mafnas (DMA)

Joe/Agnes Mendiola

October 10, 2012

Offering our condolences to the family. May God help you in your grief.

David and Mary Quinene

October 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. An old friend from DOE Maintenance and the Guam Guard.

October 10, 2012

kathy he now joins uncle manu in heaven may he rest in peace. your cousin frankie holton in kansas. may god bless you and the family.

Teirra Camacho

October 10, 2012

Auntie Kat and Family. We are keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. We will miss uncle Nando very much and we are always praying for him. We wish we could be there during this time. WE LOVE AND MISS ALL OF YOU!!

Love,
Cal and Tee Camacho/Joie Mariah

Ben Leon Guerrero

October 10, 2012

Kathy and children. My condolences to you all. We will all miss a very good, loving, and respectful person. May he rest in peace.

October 10, 2012

Kathy and family, my deepest condolances to you all back in Guam. Please feel free to call and chat. love always Clara and Mario Jandoc, Auburn, WA

October 10, 2012

Incline Your ear, O Lord, to our prayers in which we humbly pray that You show Your mercy to the soul of Your servant (Fernando), whom you commanded to leave this world. Place him in the region of peace and light and bid him share the company of Your saints. Through Christ our Lord. Continue to guide and ease the family's pain Amen.

Jan Borja-Cecil/Class of 79
Tamuning/St Pete Bch Fl.

Frederick Dumlao

October 10, 2012

Cathy and kids,

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

With all our love,
Fred and Magi Dumlao

Rose Perez

October 10, 2012

Kathy and family,

My deepest sympathy for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that God will give you the strength during this difficult time of sorrow.

Patti & Henry Santos

October 10, 2012

Kathy,kids & Cousins,
I cannot believe that Forch is gone, our prayers goes out to all of you. He will be miss but not forgotten. Kathy he will be welcome in heaven by Uncle Audo, Autie Tita, Sefa and all the rest of the family. Hey, he will be playing baseball in heaven with Uncle Audo, Uncle Tan, Uncle Gabe, Uncle Ding, Uncle Ceclio & my Dad (Uncle Ben), Sefa will just have to round up the cheerleaders. Kathy, kids, & cousins be strong and know that he is in a good place looking down at all of you. Love you all, Patti

Ramon Quichocho

October 10, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My condolances and ADIOS Nando. From my Family.
Ray Quichocho 1SG(RET)

DEBRA LOPEZ

October 10, 2012

My dearest Kathy and children, My deepest condolences are with you and all. How Fernando will be missed...great person always...I will remember him always. May you find peace with all the loving memories....let god lead you way through the griving process...he will not fail you ever...Love first cousin Debra, Braulio William and Braulio Xavier from Virginia..

The Familt

October 10, 2012

Kathy and Family,

May he rest in peace and may god bless each and everyone of you..

The Family

October 10, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Stanley

October 10, 2012

Kathy and family, our condolences to you, your children and grandchildren.
Sandra M. Stanley & family

MSGT Jerry Damian

October 10, 2012

May his perpetual light guide you in your journey. Rest in peace

Christine Olkeriil

October 10, 2012

Kathy and family,

My deepest condolence and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you today and always.

Bill/Gaylene Cruz

October 10, 2012

Our condolences to the family we will continue to pray for him and all of you.

SGT Ernest Budomo Jr & Family

October 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. ESSYONS FOREVER!!

October 10, 2012

Jovita, Annie & Families

Our deepest condolences go out to all of you on the loss of your beloved brother, Fernando. I remember him in school at Agueda Jr. High, although, I didn't know him personally. May He Rest In Peace and May God Bless Each and Everyone of you.

Sincerely,
Lucina (Sanchez) & Leonard M. Gervacio
Tamuning & Harmon

October 10, 2012

Our condolences to the family of Fernando. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Frank & Ellen Guerrero Chargualaf

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