Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was a 13 year resident of Asheboro, NC.
He is survived by his devoted wife Judy, beloved sister Manuella and her husband Donald Soares of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, son Richard and his wife Linda of Westport, MA , grandchildren Nelson, Gabriella, Brooke and Jenna, great grandson Harrison, step daughter Nancy and step son Frank.
Fernando was an avid photographer and he will be remembered through his photographs, his love of his family, and his passion for food.
A memorial mass will be held 11:30 am at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Asheboro on Saturday, March 14th.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Randolph County, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund in Asheboro or Hospice of Randolph County.
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family during this time.