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Luis Manuel FERNANDEZ MARTINEZ
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Luis FERNANDEZ MARTINEZ Obituary
Luis Manuel 69, passed away on September 10, 2017 in Winter Haven. Memorial Services scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, at 5 pm at:
Gonzalez FH, 7209 N. Dale Mabry
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Isolina Fernandez
October 2, 2017
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Isolina Fernández
September 30, 2017
25 de septiembre de 2017
El Gran Manolín. Has partido con la esperanza y seguridad de ir al encuentro con Nuestro Padre Celestial por medio de Jesucristo, al haberlo reconocido como Tu Señor y Salvador.
Ambos fuimos una gran dicha para nuestros padres Manolo y Esther. Y nosotros, doblemente dichosos por tenerlos a ellos como padres.
Te diste a notar desde que naciste: te quedaste en el Hospital debido a fractura de la clavícula. Fuiste a hospitales por diferentes causas, hasta perdí la cuenta. Esthercita decía: este niño me da batería por mil. Ja, ja, ja.
Fue maravilloso tenerte como hermano. Reñíamos pero luego nos contentábamos. Si alguien se metía con uno de nosotros, tú salías a mi defensa y yo salía a la tuya.
Formaste tu propia familia. Junto con Finita llenaste tu aljaba con dos preciosos hijos, mis amados sobrinos José Manuel y Jessica Itzel. Aún así, inseparables. Nos has dejado otra generación, David Nathan y Samuel Elijah, que te recordarán como su gran abuelo.
Qué tiempos de nuestra niñez. Pacora, qué de anécdotas! Junto con el dinámico Ulises., la tía Julia. Recordando a Pototi, fiel amigo. Lo maravilloso es que a pesar de los strokes tuviste una memoria privilegiada. Sólo bastaba hablar acerca de algo y con todos los detalles lo recordabas y contabas. A mí, varias cosas se me habían olvidado.
Me encantaba tu forma de hacerle frente a la vida hasta lo último. Ganas de vivir, de ver la vida por su lado alegre y jovial con todos: un hombre campechano. Conocías a todos, y todos te conocían, no importaba dónde estabas. Y el Gran Tito Cousins, tu Bassa te acompañó.
Fuiste muy querido y especial por los tío(a)s. En cuanto a los primo(a)s, ellos recordarán hechos concretos y muy particulares con cada uno. Vidrios rotos, muñecas decapitadas, pelea de almohadas, Manolín putún cocó, etc., etc.
Manolín! A pesar de tu partida, seguimos inseparables como los grandes hermanos. Estás en mi corazón y mente por siempre, Hasta luego hermanito!
Con todo mi amor, Tu hermanita Lina.
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Lina y Manolín Fernández
September 29, 2017
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Lina y Manolín Fernández
September 29, 2017
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Jessica Eckaus
September 27, 2017
Luis Manuel Fernandez Martinez (Manolin)
Euology to My Father
By: Jessica Eckaus
September 20th, 2017
My Dad, Manolin, as he was known by loved ones, was born in The Gorgas Hospital in Panama, Republic of Panama, on January 10, 1948. Son of Esther Martinez Beitia, who was from the high lands of Chiriqui, a province of Panama, and Manuel Fernandez Peña, a first generation Panamanian of immigrants from A Coruña, Spain; brother of Isolina Fernandez Martinez, his only sister, and who is present here today. Manolin was married to Josefina Rivera for 14 years and together, they had two children, Jose Manuel Fernandez-Rivera and Jessica Eckaus, née Fernandez Rivera, and two grandchildren, David Nathan Eckaus and Samuel Elijah Fernandez-Naza.
Manolin had an interest in Mathematics, and Architecture; he studied Architecture at the University of Panama, and later, worked for the U.S. Rodman Naval Base in Panama, as a draftsman. Eventually, he immigrated to Puerto Rico, where he became a construction contractor and owner of LMF Panama Construction. Together with his son, Jose Manuel Fernandez, his construction pupil and protégé, and all his employees, he bid and completed numerous projects; among them we can mention, The Ritz Carlton Hotel of Puerto Rico, Dorado Beach Resort, Telefonica de Puerto Rico, Metropolitan University, and the expansion of the San Juan Mall, Plaza de Las Americas. He was known to be an early riser and a hard working man. Demanding at times at work, but generous to his employees. His son, Jose Manuel remembers the Christmas parties that Manolin prepared himself for his employees; every body went home with a Christmas dinner and a big turkey.
As an immigrant, Manolin considered the United States of America, the greatest country in the world, this land gave him and his children the opportunity to work hard and establish a family that would continue a good legacy. But he would sometimes look back at his little Isthmus that united North America and South America, The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean through a Canal strip, his beautiful Panama. One of his favorite poems was about Panama, called Patria or Nation, by Ricardo Miro.
While not at work, Manolin was a bohemian and free spirited person. He loved to listen to Salsa music; among his favorite singers, Ruben Blades, and La Fania All Stars. He was charismatic and an entertainer, a great dancer, and always had a funny joke to share. Even in difficult situations, he managed to see the bright and positive side of life. Among his hobbies, he liked fishing, hunting, and race cars. He was also known to always help the less fortunate.
In his last years, we witnessed how grateful he felt having received the Lord Jesus in his heart; he became a fervent praying man, constantly praying for his family. Always very happy to see his grandchildren David and Samuel; having the opportunity to meet them and share with them greatly brightened his life.
Manolin left an imprint in every person he met.he will be missed. But we have peace in our hearts because we know that he went to meet his heavenly Father in a place where there is no more pain.
Papi, I love you I will always remember your loving words and keep them in my heart.
Tu Chombita, que te Ama,
Jessica
Jose Manuel Fernandez
September 27, 2017
Palabras de Jose Manuel Para su papa Manolin..
Algunas palabras acerca de mi Padre para los presentesdebo decirles q entre mi padre y yo lo vivido habla mas que cualquier palabra, pero resumire quien era mi padre para mi. El era una persona muy simpatica, alegre, incansable y emprendedor, de mente creativa., un buen hombre. Me corregia cuando lo ameritaba, me defendia siempre y cuando yo tuviera la razon me ayudaba en todo, fue mi mejor amigo, yo nunca tuve secretos con el.
Hoy, le doy la ultima despedida desde lejos, pero cerca porque lo llevo en el Corazon. Papi.. comparti contigo y me enseñaste todo en la vida. Hasta siempre Papa tu hijo q te ama,
Jose Manuel Fernandez-Rivera.
Julieta y Alonso Williams
September 27, 2017
MANOLIN QUERIDO:
Como olvidar tu linda sonrisa, tu incomparable buen humor, tu alegría, tu sana picardía. Los felices y divertidos momentos que nos brindaste permanecerán en nuestras memorias.
El Señor te ha llamado a su presencia para que sigas siendo la alegría ahora en el cielo, y a través de tus ojos El dará la fortaleza, paz y consuelo a tus seres queridos para superar el dolor de tu ausencia física.
Te queremos mucho.
Tu tía, primos y sobrinos,
Tita, Alonso, Mary, Maritzelle,
Alonsito, Michelle y Paola.
20 de septiembre, 2017
Cecilia Plicet
September 27, 2017
Es imposible no estar triste. Su ausencia duele, pero su recuerdo siempre nos hará sonreir.
Gracias Manolo. Siempre vivirás con tu sonrisa y alegría en nuestros corazones.
Quien te quiere ahora y siempre.
Cecilia Plicet
20 de septiembre, 2017
Jose Manuel Fernandez
September 27, 2017
Palabras de Jose Manuel Para su papa Manolin..
Algunas palabras acerca de mi Padre para los presentesdebo decirles q entre mi padre y yo lo vivido habla mas que cualquier palabra, pero resumire quien era mi padre para mi. El era una persona muy simpatica, alegre, incansable y emprendedor, de mente creativa., un buen hombre. Me corregia cuando lo ameritaba, me defendia siempre y cuando yo tuviera la razon me ayudaba en todo, fue mi mejor amigo, yo nunca tuve secretos con el.
Hoy, le doy la ultima despedida desde lejos, pero cerca porque lo llevo en el Corazon. Papi.. comparti contigo y me enseñaste todo en la vida. Hasta siempre Papa tu hijo q te ama,
Jose Manuel Fernandez-Rivera.
Herbert Cousins
September 27, 2017
These are treasured pictures with Manolin. They bring back great memories of our youth. The first picture is when he came all the way from Panama to Nebraska to attend my graduation. It meant so much to me. The second picture is from the Tocumen Airport when he came to see me off as I left to play basketball representing Panama at the world games. He was a great friend and I will miss him dearly, but I am happy to have such special memories from our friendship. -Herb Cousins/Tito
Nuri Quintero de Sosa
September 19, 2017
Siempre te recordare con una sonrisa primo querido. Eres uno de mis mas preciados recuerdos de infancia. Descansa en paz.
Ricardo Quintero
September 15, 2017
Manolin, un primo muy activo , en todas las fiestas familiares era el centro de atención por lo terriblon que fue. Nosotros nos divertíamos mucho con él por sus ocurrencias, siempre sonriente y vacilon.
Una vez... atravesó un vidrio en la Casa de la Tía Lola que se quebró y todo mundo pegando gritos por la situación.
Lo recordare siempre, un abrazo y mi pésame a toda su familia, hijos hijas nietos.
Atentamente:
su primo Ricardo Quintero Fernández y Familia.
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