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Obituary for FERNANDES


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday October 27, 2009

Amancio Fernandes, 87, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 23, 2009. Amancio is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Gonzlaez; son-in-law, Richard Gonzalez; three grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron and Jessica Gonzalez; one brother, Antonio Fernandez and wife, Katherine Fernandes; and many nieces and nephews in the Boston area. He is survived by his wives, Michalea Fernandes and Lita Fernandes; brothers and sister, Arthur and wife, Jennie Fernandes, Guadencia Fernandes, Joseph and wife, Maria Fernandes, Fidelis and wife, Mary Fernandes. Amancio was born on May 29, 1922 in the Town of Duxbury Plymonth County, MA. He attended Portuguese school in Fogo Cape Verde Island until returning to the United States in 1934 and continued to attend school in Duxbary. He entered the military and served in three wars. Amancio's life has been one dedicated to God, family, and our country. A life of sacrifice, love, wisdom, caring, guidance and great faith. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 9:30 a.m., with Mass following at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE. Interment will follow at Santa National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Amancio at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500