Robert Z. Fernandez
February 12, 1955 - July 01, 2004
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Robert Z. Fernandez
February 12, 1955 - July 01, 2004
Obituary
Robert ?Bob? Zaragoza Fernandez, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 1, 2004 in Laguna Hills, California. Bob was born in Manila, Philippines and moved to the United States with his family in 1969. He was a 1973 graduate of Dover High School in Dover, Delaware and earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton in Ohio in 1980. Most recently, he was a Senior Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace Electronic System Division.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred de Guzman, daughter Merissa, 10 years old, and his sons Ryan, 9 and Jourden, 18. He is also survived by his parents, Pete and Nelly Fernandez, of Dover, Delaware, brothers, Edgar of Salisbury, Maryland and Rick of Nice, France and sister Vicky Yaholkovsky of Rocklin, California.
Bob was an avid music fan – in particular jazz – and most specially enjoyed playing the piano. He loved everything about food: from cooking, to indulging in the pleasures of the table, and, to rhapsodizing about it. A travel enthusiast, Bob collected arts and crafts from around the globe, and had just recently returned from a 3-week holiday with his family in France and Italy.
Bob was a loving father, a devoted husband, a loyal, committed and caring brother and uncle, and a wonderful son. He will be missed greatly by those whom he has touched.
61 responses to Robert Z. Fernandez
Ryan Salandanan says:
July 7, 2004
I met Bob through my friend Roy, his wife Mildreds cousin. Although I have known him for only a short time I have enjoyed dinners and dim sum with him and his family. This fellow knows how to live life to the fullest, travelling all over the world. A loving husband and father. He will be missed by many.
Thao says:
July 7, 2004
I was so shocked to hear about the news, Mildred. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Alex, Fe Lyn, Alexa and Andrew says:
July 8, 2004
Dearest Mildred,
Our condolences to you and the children. Bob will be missed, but he will be in our hearts and minds forever. God bless him, you and your family.
Lyrissa O'Brien says:
July 8, 2004
Dear Mil,
There is a special place in our heart carved out just for memories. In moments of sadness and doubt, put your hand over your heart and feel the warmth, comfort and strength brought forth by those fond times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Bong
Merle Vitug says:
July 8, 2004
We are so sorry Bobby was taken so soon. Our heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Cousin Merle & Auntie Petty