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1929

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2017

Fernando Herrera Obituary

1929 - 2017




CONCERT PIANIST, COPOSER, SINGER, FLAMENCO GUITARIST PAINTER AND SCULPTOR

Fernando's accomplishments have been many.

One of his milestones was that he was the last musician to play for J.F.K. before his assassination.

Fernando played for ambassadors and major educational insitutions, including two appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show. Fernando always helped young people with their aristic lives.

A mass will be held for Fernando on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at San Francesco Di Paola Church, 205 Piazza Italia, San Antonio Texas.

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

Published by San Antonio Express-News on Sep. 29, 2017.

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September 30, 2017

I was very sorry to ready about Fernando's passing. I was an old friend of his and would like to talk to the family. My name is Olga Damants Samudio.

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