David Joseph Fernandez

1989 - 2018

David Joseph Fernandez obituary, 1989-2018, Las Cruces, NM

David Joseph Fernandez

1989 - 2018

BORN

1989

DIED

2018

David Fernandez Obituary

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David Joseph Fernandez gave us his trademark smile here on earth for the last time on November 2, 2018 at the age of 28. His spirit was released, and he is now off on the biggest adventure of his life to explore the universe with his larger than life persona and his fearless free-bird nature.

Born November 28, 1989 in El Paso Texas, he lived his life in Las Cruces NM, attending Conlee Elementary, Lynn Middle School, Las Cruces High, Alma De Arte, and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. After several years of working in the food industry and several odd jobs David finally found his calling and for the last year worked for Enertech Resources as a tower technician.

He is survived by his proudest accomplishment his son David Joseph Fernandez II, his mother Monica Nava, father David Fernandez,
sister Debbie (Alex), niece Zoey, step-sister Jasmine (Jonathan), his grandparents Patricia Nava, Benjamin Nava and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his tower family.

David was welcomed into heaven by his maternal step-grandmother Christine Quijano, dog Teddy, and his maternal great grandparents Manuel and Elisa Granados.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Nick Ontiveros, Chuy Carranza, Juan Escalante, Julian Quintero, Alex Salas, Rey Silva, Anthony Castillo, Mario Acosta and Hector Garcia.

Honorary Pallbearers Tommy, Max and Wolfgang Davis and all his Tower Brothers.

Remembrance Services will be held Tuesday, November 20 at 1pm at the Grapevine Event Center at 3900 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces NM, 88007, Celebration of Life at 3pm at the same location.

We will meet you on the other side Dave! Luv u 3!
Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. To sign our local online guestbook please log onto www.GetzCares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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November 24, 2018

Vikki Skaggs posted to the memorial.

November 23, 2018

O. Acosta posted to the memorial.

November 20, 2018

Mike Strohm posted to the memorial.

Vikki Skaggs

November 24, 2018

I am so saddened to hear of David's death, I met him when he worked with me at Dillards,...very special young man, I will remember his beautiful smile.

O. Acosta

November 23, 2018

Condolences and prayers... I knew david when he was a young kiddo and i used to work with monica @ F.Y.I and also worked for years with his grandmother ms. Chris Q. He was a great kid, always remembered me after all these years and come up and say hello. Rest in peace ..!

Mike Strohm

November 20, 2018

In Memoriam - today's celebration of life was filled with real stories and real love for David Joseph Fernandez - son, father, and friend. "Absent yet always with us!"

Roberto and Precilla Nieto

November 19, 2018

Monica we are speechless in hearing about this tragic moment in your life. Our deepest condolences to you. May the grace of God be with you and your family. God bless

November 19, 2018

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