She was born in Wailuku on March 26,1951, to the late Clarence Montalvo Sr. and Margaret Jane Furtado Rezentes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thaddeus P. Fernandez, son Dale Roy Gushiken, daughter Iris Leimomi Gushiken, and brother William Kennison.
She is survived by her sons Glenn Gushiken, Steven K. Gushiken, and T. Pomaika’i Santos, daughter Tiara Fernandez, siblings Clarence Montalvo Jr, Laura DeMattos, and Glenn Montalvo, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grand children, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.