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Yvonne Fernandez Obituary

Yvonne Emilie Fernandez Of Millbrae passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on November 24, 2007. She was a native of San Francisco, age 92. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Adolf Fernandez for 65 years. Yvonne was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, Ernest Fernandez and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Marilyn Arroyo and her husband, Edward; grandsons, Gerald Arroyo, Matthew Arroyo and his wife Angela, Marc Fernandez and Lance Coombes. Although her time was short with her great-grandson Isaac Matthew Arroyo, it was her greatest joy. Yvonne loved being a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening and was an accomplished cook. She will be missed but never forgotten by all who loved her. Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM with a Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 AM at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. Committal to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to Kaiser Hospice c/o Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 1200 El Camino Real, S. San Francisco, CA 94080.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 28, 2007.

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Cliff & Frances Reed

December 1, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the Ernie Fernandez family and Edward & Marilyn family. She will be missed. Love to all.

gene and kim Reed

November 29, 2007

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

Ron & Susan Reed

November 29, 2007

Ernie and Marilyn
There is not that many good people in this world, but your mother was one of them. A big hug to you both.

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