Fernando José Cabeza Chen, 51, of Seville, Spain, passed away on January 13th, 2021, in Aldie, Virginia.
Fernando José Cabeza Chen, son of Guillermo and Denise Cabeza was born on November 26th, 1969, in Seville, Spain. He attended schools in the Canal Zone, Panama, and was a graduate of the Balboa High School class of 1988. He completed his Aviation Management degree as a licensed pilot from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne, Florida. Fernando pursued his passion for flying landing his dream job in 1997, 24 years ago with United Airlines, achieving the rank of commercial airline Captain.
Growing up Fernando was very competitive in all sports and in everything he did. He was part of the track team during elementary and junior high; a football All-Star during high school, participated for a couple of years with his brother Willy in the Interoceanic Cayuco Race through the Panama Canal, and he was an avid reader.
Fernando is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Joaquin and Emerita Chen, David and Marcela Cabeza, and Uncle David Cabeza.
He is survived by his wife Kelly Alonso Cabeza, and their beloved children, Joseph and Andrea. His parents, Dr. Guillermo and Dr. Denise Cabeza of Pembroke Pines, FL. His parents-in-law, Mike and Nancy Alonso of Orlando, FL. His sister Brigitte Cabeza-Shanken (Jimmy) of Hinesville, GA, Guillermo J. Cabeza (Lizette) of Miami, FL, Carlos D. Cabeza (Teri) of Raleigh, NC. His nieces and nephews, David Righter (Melony) of Richmond Hill, GA, Michelle Roberts of Athens, GA, William, Ashley, and Sofia Cabeza of Miami, FL, Charlie Cabeza of Raleigh, NC. Brothers-in-law Mike Alonso (family) of Arkansas, Pedro Alonso (family) of Valdosta, GA; Aunt Georgina Cabeza (family) of Honduras, Uncle/Aunt Fernando and Miriam Cabeza (family) of Miami, FL, Joaquin and Lizette Chen (family) of Panama, Raul and Consuelo Chen (family) of Spain, Denia Chen (family) of Panama, and family and friends.
Pallbearers: Guillermo Cabeza, Carlos Cabeza, David Righter, William Cabeza, Omar García, Pedro Alonso
Fernando's life forever will be cherished in the lives of those who loved him.
