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tvc.dsj.org | October 10, 2017
Julio Fernandez entered into Heaven
at the age of 100 on September 20 sur-
rounded by his beloved wife, Dorothy,
and his four children.
Julio was born in Panama and emi-
grated to the U. S. with his parents and
siblings in 1929, settling in San Jose.
He attended Saint Joseph’s Grammar
School and graduated from Bellarm-
ine College Preparatory in 1936. After
attending Santa Clara University, he
enlisted in the Army during World
War II and served until the end of the
war. In 1950 he married Dorothy Teresi,
making their home in Santa Clara.
They enjoyed an enduring love for one
another lasting 66 years.
Julio drove for Greyhound Bus Lines
for 35 years. He was also a sacristan for
15 years at Mission Santa Clara. After
retirement, he enjoyed traveling with
his wife and spending time with fam-
ily and friends. He had an incredible
sense of humor, bringing smiles to the
faces of all who knew him. He was an
enthusiastic stamp collector, a man with
encyclopedic knowledge: there was
never a question he could not answer for
his children! He was a rabid Notre Dame
football fan since the thirties. Julio was
loyal to his family, a man of faith, and
the epitome of the Bellarmine motto “A
Man for Others.”
Julio Fernandez (front center) at Bellarmine
College Prep to receive a Bellarmine alumnus
t-shirt in celebration of the school’s Founders
Day, May 2017. Pictured with him are his wife,
Dorothy, (from left) nephew Joe Teresi; son
David Fernandez; brother Michael Fernandez;
and Father Jerry Wade, S.J., chancellor.
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Julio is survived by his wife, Dorothy,
and their four children: Dr. Stephen Fer-
nandez, Therese Haubenstein (Mark),
David Fernandez (Rosemary), Elizabeth
Aurelio (Dave); four of his surviving
siblings, Margarita, Victor, Helena,
and Michael; and grandchildren David
Jr. (Jessica), Juliana (Nader), Nicholas
(Hayley), Anthony, and Angelina. He
was looking forward to the blessings of
his fi rst two great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by his grand-daughter
Natalie Aurelio and fi ve siblings.
A special thanks to caregivers Man-
ny, Joel, and Edward and to the nurses
from Vitas Hospice.
In lieu of fl owers, please donate to
your favorite charity in memory of Julio
A. Fernandez.
Ministry to The Sick and Homebound
Introductory Training Series
Many Catholics in our diocese
wish to participate in parish activities
and at Mass but because of illness or
infi rmity are unable to do so. Provid-
ing opportunities to the hospitalized,
the homebound and those in nursing
homes and other health-care institu-
tions for pastoral visitation and Holy
Communion is an important responsi-
bility of the Church as a whole as well
as for individuals within each parish.
The Ministry to the Sick & Home-
bound depends on faith, compassion
and prayerful presence. It becomes
more eff ective when there is under-
standing, effective communication,
and familiarity with good pastoral care
practices. Participants in this training
series will engage in opportunities to
learn, share and practice elements of
this ministry to enhance their skills
and resources.
RISE!
SF Bay Area Conferences
Julio A. Fernandez
May 9, 1917 – September 20, 2017
This training series is designed for
parish ministers who currently work
with or are interested in working with
the sick and or homebound in their
parish.
Parents
Youth
Adults
(13-17)
Young
Adults
(21-39)
Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine
2800 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 -- 408.988.4585
Dates: November 11 & 18
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: O’Connor Hospital Chapel -
2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
Cost: FREE (a $100 fee is charged for
registration that will be returned at the
completion of the training series after
both sessions are attended).
Please register by contacting Can-
dee Lucas at [email protected]
or call (408) 947-2500 x4400 by Nov. 1.
Please bring a check made payable to
Diocese of San Jose for the fee at the
fi rst session.
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Free Admission
With Registration