Condolences to our Family

I just wanted to let the family know that we lost another member of the Fernandez family yesterday. Dorothy Fernandez Mayfield passed away yesterday in her sleep. She lived in Elk Park, NC. She is survived by her two brothers, Tom and Bill Fernandez as well as her children and grandchildren. Information about the funeral services have not been released yet. As soon as I have more details, I will let everyone know.


For those of you who work on our family tree, Dorothy's parents were Joe George and Nona Grace Fernandez.

Packages were mailed out!!

Check your mailboxes!!  Marlene mailed out the packages which includes all the info for the reunion and the order form for the Fernandez Family Historical Book and special events planned for the reunion.  You may also view and print everything here on the website.  Let us know if you have any questions. 

Reunion Package

Marlene will be mailing the packages with all the information you will need to know for the reunion on September 1, 2010.  The reservation form and $ must be returned by October 15th so we may proceed to the printing with the book!

Did you know...

There was a cookbook written in memory of Evelyn Luettich Horne?  There are recipes from Evelyn's collection including Appetizers, Side Dishes and Casseroles, Entree's, Breads, Drinks, Desserts and Snacks, and Holiday Specialties.


The cookbook was written by her daughter, Darlene Horne Johnson.  It has many of her classic Baked Bean recipe and how to make Fried Mullet.  I own a copy of this cookbook and it is the BEST book I have ever read.


Along with the abundance of recipes there is a story of the "Life of Evelyn" complete with a family tree!  Many people contributed memoirs and there is a letter to Evelyn from Vicki Fernandez.   It is so special and I promise you will not be disappointed in the least.  


Marlene Fernandez has copies of the cookbook for sale for $12.00 (plus shipping if you need it shipped).  If you would like a copy, please email me and I will get you Marlene's telephone # so you may place your order.  It is a real treasure.

Martha and Bill Lesnett

I received a very nice email today from Martha Lesnett who was checking in to see how things were going and she informed me that she has taken on a HUGE project of writing her own book about her husband, Bill Lesnett and his days in the Navy.  I can't wait to read it when it is all finished.  Bill and Martha contributed a beautiful story about Lena Fernandez Lesnett in our Fernandez Family Book which I know you will all enjoy.

Happy Birthday Marlene!!

Today is Marlene Fernandez' birthday and hopefully she has a happy one.  I would like to thank Marlene for all she has done to keep the family records and photos together so we can all enjoy them.  It was a very time consuming process.  Now, we can all help her with the invention of the 'internet' to fill in any blanks and get back in touch with family.  Thank you Marlene for all you do for us!!

Welcome!

If you are reading this, then you found us!!  So glad you have joined us.  This has been a wish for a LONG time to get the lines of communication open for the family.  Everyone is so busy trying to survive in a bad economy right now, it is important to have your family beside you to support you along the way.  Please feel free to post and let everyone know how you are doing and posts photos.  We are also have a group page on Facebook that you are welcome to join.