Erminda Fernandez

Erminda Fernandez went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at the Groesbeck LTC. She was 86. Mrs. Fernandez was born September 28, 1923 to Jesus Maria and Herminia Gonzalez in the Dominican Republic. She married Antolin Esteban Fernandez on December 9, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1984. Erminda, known by everyone as Ita, lived in Miami Beach until moving to Groesbeck about 23 years ago to be near her daughter. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lupita and James Willis of Groesbeck; and a son and daughter-in-law, Jose and Wheena Fernandez of Miami, Florida; seven grandchildren, Vanessa Carrison and husband Jon, James Willis and wife Sarah, Christopher Willis and wife Kristen, Jason Fernandez, Jessica Fernandez, Jennifer Fernandez, and Jeannette Fernandez; and four great grandchildren, Makenzie, Christopher, Leah and Aubrie. She is also survived by two brothers, Lino Gonzalez, and Luciano Gonzalez and wife Carmen; and a sister, Ana Bellida Gonzalez; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will hold graveside services for Mrs. Fernandez in Florida on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Miami.