Fernando R. Fuentez, 75, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, peacefully
at his home in Gilroy after a lengthy illness.
Fernando R. Fuentez, 75, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, peacefully at his home in Gilroy after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Fuentez moved to Gilroy in 1976 from San Jose. He worked as a residential carpenter for many years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. He loved garage sales, lake fishing and camping. He was a good and loving friend to all that knew him.
He was the loving husband of Margarita Fuentez of Gilroy; loving father of David Fuentez (Darlene) of Oregon, Delia Griffith (Rod) of Arizona, Diana Fuentez (Robert) of San Jose, Delma Capen (Jeff) of Gilroy, Daniel Fuentez of Nevada, Delbert Fuentez of Gilroy and Jesus Fuentez (Veronica) of Hanford; grandfather of 21; and great-grandfather of 17. Mr. Fuentez is the youngest of nine brothers and sisters from Texas. He also is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 7, at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. The family asks that any donations to the Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
