Ernest (Ernie) Donald Fernandez (93) went to be with the Lord January 18, 2018.Ernie was born in Livingston, California May 24, 1923; his parents were Cruz(born in Firebaugh, CA) and Francise Shiel (born in Hornitos, CA) Fernandez.

Ernie's spouses Libby and Anne preceded him in death, as did his daughter Norma Jean Fernandez. His sisters and brothers have also preceded him in death: Stella, Lenora, Carmelita, Madeline, Ida, Isabel, Bruno, Gus, Frank and Tony and step-daughter: Claudia Holt.

Ernie has one son Ernest John Fernandez and spouse Bonita; and stepdaughter Kathy Martin and spouse Randy. Grandchildren, Donald Paul Fernandez, Caitlin Pendley, Ashley Alessini, Aaron Holt, Stephen Serrano, Christopher Martin and Allison Elgorriaga. Plus Ernie had many great grandchildren.

Ernie was a (Jack of all trades), Madera Police Officer for many years, Security Guard at the grammar school, Ranch Hand and did Construction. He was very proud to serve his country in the Army during World War II. His family and friends will always carry sweet and humorous memories of Ernie. He was loved and will be missed.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 2 PM to 8 PM at Jay Chapel in Madera. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11 AM at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera.
Interment will be at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.