OBITUARY
Jorge Alfredo Fernandez
April 19, 1962 – December 27, 2020
Jorge Alfredo Fernandez, passed away unexpectedly on December 27,2020 at the age of 58 in Las Vegas, NV.
Jorge was born in San Nicolas de bari, in the providence of Havana, Cuba on April 19, 1962 to Rigoberto & Carmen Fernandez. He came to America when he was 8 years old. He lived in Las Vegas, NV and graduated from Rancho HS. He also attended Snow College & Eastern New Mexico university. He Married Deborah A Fernandez and they have 5 beautiful children who were the most important part of his life.
Jorge is survived by his wife Deborah A Fernandez. His children Karissa M Fernandez, Carmen Michel, Amanda Sayas and Jaidyn Fernandez. His brother Julian Calzadilla. He is proceeded in death by his parents Rigoberto and Carmen Fernandez. His son Jeremy Fernandez.
Jorge, was a devoted husband and father. He worked hard for his family and the people he loved the most. He was a true friend and always offered a shoulder to lean on. He was very outgoing and funny. If anyone remembers him it’s because he touched the lives of so many people. He loved playing dominos,smoking a good cigar, playing cards, fishing and hunting. He loved watching his football on Sunday’s and would tease anyone who wasn’t a Steelers fan! Not only was he a fan, he was a phenomenal football player and coach. Jorge cherished and adored every single one of his girls, especially, his wife. He will be missed.
Services
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Visitation
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Funeral Service
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Memories
Jorge Alfredo Fernandez
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ADD A MEMORYEloy Fernandez
January 20, 2021
George an I. [ Eloy Fernandez] went to Rancho High School with George ,1976-1980. I played on the soccer team. George was on the Foot ball team. He was a great player and friend. He would always tell everyone that he was my Big brother. and that if anyone messed with me. They were going to have to deal with George.I just recently heard that George had passed away and wanted to reach out and let you know that you are all in my prayers. God Bless You. Eloy Fernandez
Manolo Silva
January 16, 2021
RIP BIG GEORGE. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to all the family. Hermano I have so many great memories from last 22 years from working together and hanging out smoking cigars and drinking Cuban coffee. I will miss you very much Hermano, your advise, talking smack to you about your steelers and talking about football memories, life. I Love You Hermano Big George.
Yuniet and Yenli Hernandez
January 15, 2021
Dear Debbie you and your beautiful family are in my prayers. My deepest condolences.xoxo
Mercedes Josephs
January 15, 2021
Jorge,
You will always be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and of course friend. When we first met 45 yrs ago, you immediately made sure I had a friend. You taught me the rules of football while watching your beloved Steelers games. Some of my fondest memories in high school was going and watching your football games with Mima. I was a Rancho Ram Football fan although I went to a different High School. You were a Star then and through your entire life. We had this little joke whenever we had accomplished something we would said to each other “hey not bad for a little Cuban refugee”. You will be missed but not forgotten my friend. Rest In Peace until we meet again.
My deepest condolences to Debbie, the girls and Julian.
Jenae Hightower
January 14, 2021
Dearest Jorge,
You will be remembered as an amazing person, I have known you through my school years we grew up together. I remember you at Rancho always with a smile on your face. Now you will smile in heaven and we will always hear your laugh on this earth.
In Jesus, Jenae Hightower
Jeri Malan
January 14, 2021
Dear Debbie, Amanda, Jaidyn, Carmen and Karissa, just wanted to express my sympathy at the passing of your Dad. Amanda, your Dad was always such a bright spot when I’d come to visit! He loved you and I know all his girls so very much and wanted the very best for you all! I feel blessed to have been in your home and felt the love that abided there.
Sending love and prayers,
Jeri Malan
Cathy Young
January 14, 2021
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family. I hope something soon you find peace. Love you Cathy xoxo
Ed Hartwell
January 14, 2021
Coach Fernandez,
Words can’t explain how grateful and blessed I am that you where apart of my life. From a 12 year old boy to a 42 year old man we have had so many memories from youth football to pro football to our annual Raven/Steeler game. Starting out as my coach to my mentor to the Dad I dreamed of to my best friend. There has not been an important moment in my life that you have not shared with me or helped me walk through. We laughed together and we cried together, but without a shadow of a doubt it was never a question if the other would be there at any given moment at any given time. I will truly miss you. I promise to always keep our traditions alive and continue to strive to make you proud. I am so glad I was able to talk to you the day before and see you 4 days before. Give you hugs, kiss your check and tell you from man to man, Father to Son, that I love u. Thank you for helping me to become the man I am today. U will always and forever live in my memories and my heart.
Until I see you again
Your Son
Ed (Eddie) Hartwell
Daniel Rosengarten
January 13, 2021
It was always a fun pleasure when ever Jorge stopped by the branch. He had such a fun and kind spirit. I feel so fortunate I was able to visit with him again before he died.
He was a good man and will be missed....
Goodbye my friend
Marie Alvey
January 12, 2021
Jorge has been such a great friend, his jolly laugh always made us all smile, he knew what he wanted and was always saying how great everyone is. We will always remember our great friend.
Eddie Clement
January 12, 2021
Who would have ever thought that back in 1983 a defensive lineman, avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, from Las Vegas, NV would meet a kicker, avid Dallas Cowboys fan, from Canyon, TX and form a friendship that would last their lifetimes. Jorge was my brother and even though we didn’t talk as much lately, we could pick up the phone and talk for hours about anything. We would talk about our college days, our family, sports, you name it. One of the biggest honors of my life was being able to walk Debbie down the aisle at their wedding. I could fill up pages of stories, especially from our college days, some of which should be kept silent. As the saying goes, “What goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. Jorge had one of the biggest hearts and personality of anybody I have ever met. He was bigger than life. He taught me how to “hold on to the rope” and I always will until I meet him again and extend the other end of the rope to him so he can hold on to it again with me. I will miss you my brother, rest in peace.
Rigo Villarnovo
January 12, 2021
JORGE I still can't believe the you are gone. Thank you for being my friend all these years Will Miss You in ways that Best Friends can only Miss each other. I still can't believe you are not stopping by the house to have a Cigar together. Thank you for all the memories and First and Foremost Thank you for always being there for me.
''LOVE YOU FOREVER''- Rigo-Renee-Maria Christina-Regina
Gabrielle Velasquez
January 11, 2021
Jorge we meet you when you went to ENMU you were friends with Roseann,and became one of the family.You will be missed you were one of my kids,and we loved you.R.I.P Jorge we live you.
Jim Moloney
January 11, 2021
No words, Jorge... except we love you (and your family). Until we meet again... Jim and Shelly
Denise Fernandez
January 11, 2021
Jorge, I came into your family not knowing what I would walk into. I remember I was so nervous meeting all of you. But you made me feel so welcomed. I remember walking through the front door and all I hear is where is Dimples and you hugged me so tight and said welcome to the family. You made me feel right at home from the first day that we met. You welcomed me with open arms, and that I will never forget.
I am truly blessed and forever grateful that I had you as my Pops. I am going to miss your text and phone calls. I will always remember our last conversation we had. I will cherish the last hug we had together. But one thing I cherish the most is having you witness Karissa and I getting married. I feel so honored and blessed to take your Last Name. I promise to live up to it. The Second Fernandez after Mom. I remember you saying finally someone takes my last name. You were so happy and could not wait to be in Texas to witness us get married. I can still hear you say (I gained another daughter) I been watching that video over and over.
I love how you always supported me and my Packers. I love how you always checked in on me even when you didn’t have to. You always stepped up to be my father even though it was not your responsibility. I would always tell Karissa how much I appreciated you and the way you loved me as your own.
I love you, pops!
Death leaves us a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
When we lose someone we love, we gain a guardian angel.
Xo, Denise Dimples Fernandez
George Sneddon
January 10, 2021
I worked with Jorge on a project and even though we didn’t know each other that long it felt like I knew him forever. That goes to show you what kind of man he is. He made me feel like family in the short time that we worked together. He would crack me up with all his crazy stories which at that time I only believed about half of them. But he would always make me smile and laugh. He would say all the stories while alway smoking a cigar. I’ll never forget when I told my wife about him. She said thats my friends Carmen’s dad and all his stories are true lol. Next day I go to Jorge and tell him hey is your daughter Carmen?? The look he gave me and his voice got so deep I thought I was in trouble. His reply was “ Yeah, how do you know that?!?” (With a death glare in his eyes and a deep Mufasa voice)
I said my wife works with your daughter after that he got a big smile and gave me a hug. He says to me anyone that is friends with Carmen is family to me. He tells me “I got you” and I say I know you do Jorge. He said “no man not just here on the job site if you ever need anything let me know.” Jorge is a great man and thank god I had the opportunity to get to know him. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Jill Bukowski
January 9, 2021
Jorge was a good friend. We met in '83 when he came to ENMU, and once we found each other on Facebook, we made sure to keep each other up to date on all our family and friends. I will cherish the trips, Portales, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, and meeting some of y'all. He treasured his family. That personality was big, his heart was bigger. He loved more in his short life, than most. May your precious memories of him comfort you.
Pete Regetz
January 9, 2021
My Cuban brother. It's been 2 long weeks since you left us... I'm heart broken and still in denial. Jorge and I had been competitor's and team mates throughout the years from Basic HS to ENMU over the past 4 decades. We soon developed a bond/friendship that I will always cherish. Jorge was a big/powerful/strong man. Those that knew him, knew his HEART was even BIGGER. He would do anything for anybody. Jorge, you left us too soon, but your legacy will live on forever. I was fortunate and blessed to be a friend of yours my Cuban Brother. You are with your Mom now, as well as our Creator....... I know you're in great hands. Until we meet again.....live you my brother.
Tymesia Williams
January 9, 2021
Jorge , man where do I start you were like a father to me , you accepted me into your family as if I was your own. If I didn’t become best friends with your daughter I would have never gotten the chance to meet you and your family. The first time I met you I love the vibe you gave out. You always made me feel welcomed. I had just talked to on face book 2 weeks prior and you told me you missed me and the kids. You always would tell me to come by and visit whenever I wanted . I will miss the convos we had about life and seeing the bond you had with all your kids and grandchildren will be missed. I still can’t believe your gone . YOU had the best spirit, your was always happy and laughing. The biggest Steelers fan I known. My boyfriend told me you were his boss at work and when it was lunch time you would tell him to bring you back some rice and beans lol. The jokes you always came up with were the best . There’s so much memories over the 20 plus years I wouldn’t have enough space to write . Just please keep a watch over the family and you are forever my guardian angel ..
Tymesia
Alfredo Fernandez
January 9, 2021
Jorge my brother I will miss you and your laughter I always had a confidante in you now I have a guardian looking down on me. My love for you is eternal Rest easy we will always be together. Love you big cousin.
Carmen Fernandez Michel
January 9, 2021
Dad, I love you so much ! It’s so hard living these past weeks without you! I have so much I want to tell you and I don’t know how I am going to live the rest of my life with out you! The girls miss you, Jesus misses you! We will never forget you and every moment I get I will honor your memory ! You have taught me so much in my life and it has made me the person I am today! I will forever be grateful for that! So many people have told me that I am the most like you and it makes me so proud to be your daughter ! I love you Dad, forever and always ! ❤️ Carmen
Bonnie Bowden
January 2, 2021
I went to college with Jorge at ENMU. He was a big football player we all loved and I was a cheerleader. I was known as Bonnie
McClendon then. (maiden name) . A bunch of us went back for a big reunion in Portales 5 years ago for the last football game to be played at Blackwater Draw Stadium. My best friend, Karen Gabhart (also a cheerleader) and I went. We had the best time and it was such fun to see Jorge and friends again. Jorge was so happy - would help out anyone in need with a smile or a hug. He had a HUGE heart full of love and laughter. I am so unbelievably sorry for your tragic loss. My prayers are with you!