Darlene (Avila) Fernandez
Obituary
Darlene (née Avila) Fernandez met Jesus, her Savior, face-to-face on January 27, 2024. We know that she is dancing with joy in heaven.
Darlene was born to Vera and Ernest Avila on June 1, 1949. She loved her hometown of Gilroy, and lived there most of her life.
Darlene's greatest joys were her children, Gina and Tyson, as well as her grandchildren, Michael, Serena, Talia, and Josiah.
Darlene loved to play bingo, shop, visit Santa Cruz and her annual family reunions. She was generous to those around her, happy to offer assistance or a home whenever she could. She never met a stranger.
Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, her longtime love Eduardo, and her great granddaughter. She leaves behind her sisters, Barbara, Vera, and Janet, as well as her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many loved ones, especially Kassie.
A celebration of life will be later this spring.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · February 5, 2024