One year ago we lost Jeff. but our loss is heaven's gain. But the memories of his love, his laughter, his sincerity and his friendship will live on in our hearts. He is dearly missed. 
Sid Ditz

My dad.... he was more than just my father..... he was my hero, my friend, my shoulder to lean on. He gave so much of himself. He was always there. If I needed him, he would always drop everything and come to my rescue. I couldn't ask for a better father. I thank the Lord for giving me such a wonderful dad. He was the light of my life. 

I'll remember the smile I put on his face when I went to the church events. He was always so happy I was there. He would always put his arms around me and give me a kiss.  He would look at me and I could feel the sense of pride bringing me into this world. 

The day of my wedding, the look in his eyes expressed such joy. His unconditional love, support and being a proud father I could feel surround me that day. 

I’ll miss his calls and texts checking up on me to see how I was doing. I’m all grown up now, but I know that I was always his little girl. I will treasure all his stories that he shared with me and the sage advice that he gave me. I will carry them with me the rest of my life. 

The love he showed me, I wish everyone would be so lucky to experience from a father. Take nothing for granted. Always tell your family and friends that you love them. You can never know what the next day will bring. You always think that there will be more time.  

I know that you are reunited with Mamang, Papa, Ninong Sonny, Tito Ping, Trixie and BonBon. Dad, give them a big ole kiss from me. 

I LOVE YOU DAD SO MUCH. I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU. I MISS YOU NOW AND ALWAYS. 

Love always, your daughter Tina.

Ate, Tina & John, Cay & Chris, Our sincere condolence to all. Though we are miles apart, we feel your sorrows and wish we were there to comfort you. We were blest to see him in Tina's wedding.  God has His ways to enable us to say goodbye to our love ones before they go. May Jeff rest in peace and soon be reunited with his Maker.  Our love and prayers.  Momsie, Babes, Mike & Neci, Toni & Anthony

Dear John and Christine Fernandez Floresca,

My deepest condolences to you and to your family at this time of your grief. The following also send their prayers, love and respect to Jeff:

MELVIN VERGARA  - OMAN
LAUREANO BACARRO - BACOLOD CITY
ROLANDO GREMIO - BACOLOD CITY

PASTOR YASSIE PANIAMOGAN, CALIFORNIA
PASTOR ROSE CALDERON - OHIO
PASTOR ALEX LUCERO - FLORIDA
PASTOR NOEL VILLALBA -DUMAGUETE CITY
JONG SOMOZA DE LA CRUZ -DIRECTOR, ALUMNI AFFAIRS, SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY

TERRY SERAFIN AND MAENG MONTINOLA - CALIFORNIA - Maeng and Jeff were classmates at De La Salle Bacolod since kindergarten.

JULIUS BIBAOCO, Michigan, my brother who fondly remembers the support of Jeff to him and his peers as Freshmen at Silliman.

Know that I enrolled Jeff for a perpetual mass at the Monastery of the Angels in Los Angeles and will snail mail the mass card to you.

Sharing the words of wisdom from one of our sorority sis: " Let us lossen together the band of grief around our hearts, and let our brother (Jeff) fly home on the wings of song."  by ROWENA TIEMPO TORREVILLAS

Yes, Indeed, Jeff is now on "Eagle's Wings" as in Psalm 91.

Hugs and prayers,

DINAH BIBAOCO PENAFLORIDA

dpenaflorida@hotmail.com

Your laughter echoes across time and space, living on in our hearts, dear brother Jeff.  God welcomes you as you bring that smile with you to our eternal home.  May your family be comforted, as we are, in knowing your everlasting joy.

Sis Rowena Tiempo Torrevillas

TO THE FERNANDEZ FAMILY- MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY . MAY THE LORD HEAL YOUR GRIEVING HEARTS IN TIME.  

LEILY (BASILIO) HERNANI

It's indeed shocking to hear that Jeff has passed away.Those were fun moments we had with him at the reunion last year.Jeff, rest in peace and may God bless your merry soul.

fern bersales mercado
Gamma Sigma Sorority
Silliman University

 Jeff will surely be remembered. me and John are just glad that we had a chance to meet and bond with him in 2009 during the reunion. our prayers are with him.


Hannah Velez Cliatt
Three's company 83
Gamma Sigma Sorority
Silliman University

Opened my mailbox just now. This is really sad. Jeff wrote me a message on Facebook just last Tuesday, January 23, 9:53 a.m. I read it just now. Like most of us, I warmed up to Brod Jeff as easily here in the cyberworld as I did 43 yrs ago in Silliman. He just made me feel he truly liked me. 


Thanks Brod Jeff, for enriching our lives. Vaya con Dios, we shall meet again.


Brod Ladi
Gamma Phi Fraternity
Silliman University

Our condolences to the family of Joseph Fernandez. God with with all

at this time of grieving.

 

 

 

C L Madrazo, Jr.PhD

The Madrazo Family

As I send you this song "On Eagle's Wings" from the Pacific coastline, the funeral services must be starting by now at the Atlantic Seaboard for our dear Brother Joseph "Jeff" Fernandez+  - may he rest in Peace. OUr prayers also to his family may they find hope and strength in the days ahead.
 
This song is based from Psalm 91.
 
Sharing with you all the quote from our Sis Rowena Tiempo-Torrevillas:
 
"Let us loosen together the band of grief around our hearts, and let our brother fly home on the wings of song."
 
Beautifully said Sis Wing - salamat guid.
 
dinah penaflorida
Gamma Sigma Sorority
Silliman University

I can still remember the good times Jeff had with his PanHellenic Family (Gammans) in 2009-when they had a reunion in Dumaguete. 

Although distance and time took us in different directions through life, Jeff was always close to me. 

In 2009- our bonds were reinforced by his big tight hug, his â€œsignature laughter and Ilongo accent.

We kept in touch very regularly.

Let us hang on to the great memories we have of Jeff, they are among his great legacies.

Let us rejoice that Jeff is now safely â€œHOME.â€

 TO THE FERNANDEZ FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

To the PANHELLENIC SOCIETY, we share your loss, and sadness at this time.
From Sydney---Silliman University Alumni Assn. Sydney Australia Chapter Inc

Jeff is conveying to us......
Safely Home 
Poet: Unknown 

I am home in Heaven, dear ones; 
Oh, so happy and so bright! 
There is perfect joy and beauty 
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and suffering is over 
Every restless tossing passed; 
I am now at peace forever, 
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly 
Trod the valley of the shade? 
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined 
Every dark and fearful glade. 

And he came Himself to meet me 
In that way so hard to tread 
And with Jesus' arm to lean on 
Could I have one doubt or dread? 

Then you must not grieve so sorely, 
For I love you dearly still: 
Try to look beyond earth's shadows, 
Pray to trust our Father's will. 

There is still work waiting for you, 
So you must not idly stand; 
Do it now, while life remaineth- 
You shall rest in Jesus' land. 

When that work is completed, 
He will gently call you home; 
Oh, the rapture of that meeting, 
Oh, the joy to see you come!

Let us celebrate JOSEPH FERNANDEZ' life!

 Alice Dumlao, M.D.
Silliman University

May thoughts of all JEFF meant- of love he gave, of good times spent, of hearty laughter shared- bring us peace and comfort and keep JEFF close to us.
To Jeff's family - May you feel God's loving presence and find comfort in the promised hope of heaven. 
Brod, we will miss you.

Sis Ditz Gonzales
Gamma Sigma Sorority
Silliman University

We pray for the soul of our dearly departed Brother "Jeff" Fernandez and his unforgettable laugh and funny jokes. May he rest in Peace.
 
He co-hosted our Hawaiian Night at the last reunion 2009.
 
May God hold him and his grieving family in His hands and may Jeff rest in Peace in our Father's House in heaven.
 
Love guid - sis dynes penaflorida
Gamma Sigma Sorirty
Silliman UNiversity

I grieve for the loss of a brother and friend from the days of our youth at Silliman University and through the many years afterwards.  A jovial man who loved life and lived it to the fullest.  Farewell, Jeff.  Until we meet again...

Tony Amor, M.D.
Matthews, North Carolina

Chris and Family, My deepest condolences to all of you. You are in my heart and in my prayers. Love you! Hanna Czolpik

CORRECTION: THE FUNERAL IS SATURDAY 1/29/11 10AM @ St Annes

This is John Floresca, the husband to Christine Fernandez (his eldest daughter)

Chris and Family,  My deepest condolences to all of you.  You are in my heart and in my prayers.  Love you!  Nancy Anacleto

Dear Chris and Family:   My deepest condolences go out to you in your time of sadness.  You are in my thoughts and prayers always.  Barbara Sirotiak

To the family of Joseph (Jeff) - From the Staff Of Leber Funeral Home
Our Deepest Condolences.
Greg Godesky
Office Manager Leber Funeral Home

Our Deepest Sympathy to the FERNANDEZ FAMILY. Jeff is a great and true friend & he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

OBITUARY

Joseph Fernandez

January 21, 1947 – January 24, 2011

Leber Funeral Home

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