Frank “Butch” Fernandez, Jr., age 77, a native and lifelong resident of Madera, CA passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Fresno, CA. He was a meat cutter along with his father at Franks Market and Save Mart in Madera and a board member for the Chukchansi Indian Housing. Frank also served in the United States Army National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lillian Fernandez Sr. and daughter, Claudia.

Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Fernandez of Madera, CA. 2 brothers: Lawrence and Susan Fernandez and Gary Fernandez both of Madera, CA and 1 sister, Barbara Scheider and her husband Sam of Madera, CA. He is also survived by a brother-in law: Lloyd “Tuffy” Smith and his wife Pat of Chowchilla CA and 3 sisters-in-law: Ruby Mull of Madera, CA; Wanda Bollinger of Galt, CA and Bernice Teeter and her husband David of Missouri.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM at Jay Chapel in Madera. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera. Services conclude at the church.

Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Madera at a later date.

Remembrances may be made to St. Joachim School, 310 North “I” Street, Madera, CA 93637.

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