Edward (Eddie) E. Fernandez

June 6, 1937 – October 13, 2014

Eddie passed away after a lengthy illness with his family by his side.

Born in Manila, Philippines to Major Edward F. Fernandez and Amanda R. Fernandez. After WWII, his family was stationed at various US Army posts. Graduated 1955, Pittsburg HS, CA. Later enlisted in US Army; stationed at Ft Bragg, Ft Bliss and in 1959 Grafenwoehr, W. Germany.

In 1962, Auerbach Germany, married his lovely wife Margareta Eckert. Honorably discharged in 1963, moved to San Francisco with his family; completed his BS in Electrical Engineering. In 1965, worked for Boeing in Seattle, then 1969 back to San Francisco, working thirty-three years in the railroad industry: Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and eventually retired with Balfour Beatty Rail.

Active Mason with: Phoenix Lodge No. 144, San Francisco Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Asiya Shriners San Mateo, Rod & Gun Shrine Club San Francisco, Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 004 and Order of the Eastern Star San Francisco.

Survived by his wife of 52 years Margareta; children Angela, Robert and Richard; daughter-in-laws Okja and Lydia; grandchildren Brandon, Jasmine and Christopher.

Family and friends are welcome to attend his memorial on Thursday October 23, 2014, 6:30pm at Phoenix Lodge: 2400 14th Ave San Francisco. The burial will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd. Colma CA on Friday October 24, 2014, 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in the memory of Edward E. Fernandez be made to the Masonic Homes for Seniors in California, 510-471-3434. COLMA CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICES 650/757-1300 colmacremation.com