Mary Manaley Fernandez

Mary Manaley Fernandez, born on December 5, 1931, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Mary had a passion for cooking, family gatherings, and tending to her garden. Her warm and welcoming nature made her home a place of love and joy for all who entered. Mary's kindness, willingness to help others, and unwavering devotion to the Catholic Church set her apart as a pillar of her community.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Peter Fernandez, her son Peter Fernandez and his wife Jennifer, her daughter Cynthia Louder and her husband David, her granddaughter Ariana Newman and her husband Austin, her granddaughter Sierra Louder, her great-grandson Lachlan Newman, her nieces Nora Jones, Gina Manaley and Lisa Manaley. Mary’s legacy lives on through her family, who will always cherish her memory and the precious moments shared with her.

Mary Manaley Fernandez will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace, and may her spirit of compassion and love continue to inspire us all.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 Wednesday, March 12 in Blount and Curry Life Event Center - Macdill, 605 S Macdill Ave Tampa FL 33609. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Thursday March 13 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 4518 S Manhattan Ave Tampa FL 33611 followed by inurnment at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave Tampa FL 33610.