Jose Fernandez III
Obituary
Jose Fernandez III died on March 19. He was 20 years old.
Mr. Fernandez was born on April 2, 2001 to his parents Denise Parra and Jose Fernandez in Watsonville. He was a lifelong resident of Watsonville and coached basketball for the YMCA. He had many passions: sports, music, working and building a better future for himself and his family.
Mr. Fernandez loved to be active in football and played for Watsonville High School as a quarterback. He was the biggest fan of the San Francisco 49ers. He had a smile that would light up a room. He loved life and that included his family and friends.
Mr. Fernandez is preceded in death by his grandfather Jesse Sanchez and his sister Heaven Parra. He is survived by his parents, grandparents and siblings: Isabel, Jasmine, Sophia, Elena, Johnny, Noel, Alberto and Ceasar Fernandez.
A visitation will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on March 29 from 5-10pm, with a Rosary at 7pm. Mass will be held March 30 at 1 pm at St. Patrick's Church. Burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 25, 2022