Frank was born in 1937, in Houston TX, the eldest of 13 children. He is preceded in death by his father Frank Fernandez, Sr.; mother Amelia Mendez; his brothers Clifford Fernandez, Bobby Ray Fernandez, Fredrick Fernandez, Guadalupe Fernandez, Ronald Fernandez and Gilbert Fernandez.

He is survived by
Sisters Frances Cirilo, Olivia Torres and Mary Ann Chicas; Brothers Joe Richard Fernandez (Dora), Roland Fernandez and H. Michael Fernandez; Children Lydia Dinkins (Glen), Brenda Brantley (Hugh), Sandy Fernandez, Frank Fernandez, III, and Darlene Fernandez; Grandchildren Chris Dinkins, Elizabeth Shelton, Desiree Butts (Corey), Glenn Smith, Gilberto (Tre) Victoria, Cristian Victoria, Nicolas Victoria, Joshua Victoria, Erica Fernandez (Anthony), Jessica Fernandez (James), Andrew Montoya (Jessica), Nathan Hernandez, Fidencio Frank, Michael Nathaniel, Gabriel Isreal, Jose and Yadria; Great Grandchildren Christopher, Alicia, Noah, Bethany, Levi ; Jacob, Jizelle, Sierra, Jaelynn, Andrew, Jazalynn, Jase, Aidan, Alex, Giovanni and Arbree; and one Great-Great Grandchild Jolene. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

Frank was the oldest of 13 children. Many of his beloved brothers are no longer with us and will greet their brother for heavenly fishing trips. After retirement, Frank loved to fish, work on cars and woodwork when he was able.

His children wish to thank the caring staff of Memorial Hermann in the medical center and the staff of Houston Hospice. They would also like to thank his brother H. Michael for opening his home to Dad where they loved to share their love for food, worship and the pets.