Francisca Fernandez's Obituary
Francisca Fernandez (Francis) 77 passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024 at her home in Tampa, Florida. Francis was born on May 25, 1947 to Francisco Olivera and Esperanza Colon in Ciales, Puerto Rico. She married Arnado Fernandez (Papo) on July 1965 in NYC. They would have celebrated their 59th anniversary this year. Francis loved dancing, cooking, painting and gardening in her spare time. Most of all she loved her grandkids and family. She is survived by her husband, Arnado Fernandez (Papo), her son Arnaldo Fernandez (Naldito); her daughter in law, Evelynna Eclipse Fernandez, her grandchildren: Gabriel Manuel Fernandez, Nathaniel Joseph Fernandez, and Isabella Rose Fernandez, her sisters: Ramona Perez (Moning), Luz Maria Olivera (Lucy); her brother, Rafael Olivera (Paelo), and her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
In December 2023, we took Francis home from Tampa General for hospice care at home. We were so blessed to have the last six months with her. We will cherish the memories of the last Christmas, New Year's, Mother’s Day, and her 77th birthday. We will hold these memories in our hearts forever. We were so lucky share this precious time with her.
Francis loved her kids from St Jude's Hospital. She has been donating to them for over 15 years. She displays pictures of them on the fridge. It filled her heart to be able to help the kids from St. Jude. Her favorite song was New York, New York by Frank Sinatra, she loved butterflies and her favorite flower was bird of paradise.
Please join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Francisca Fernandez! Funeral mass will be held at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity, Florida 34655 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00 am.
After the burial, we will gather together for a Celebration of Life at Tudor Cay Condo Clubhouse, 9226 Tudor Drive, Tampa, Florida 33615 from 3:00 – 6:00pm. Please share your fondest memories of Francis. Food and refreshment will be served.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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