Iris Pepera Ward Obituary
We bid farewell to Iris Pepera Ward in Fernandina Beach, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 1, 2026 at the age of 92. Iris touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Iris Pepera Ward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Andrew J Ward (Drew) of Michael's Catholic Church; her parents, Clara Jarvis Sturm and Alexander Pepera; her stepfather William Sturm; and her son William Keith Ward (Bill).
She is survived by: her children, Janet Ward, Victoria Bentley, Andrew Ward (Chris), Alice Cason (Steve), Dorothy Williams (Wolfgang Linke), Mary Ward (Jim Georges), Joseph Ward and Catherine Ward (Joe DeGrief); and her friend Nola Perez. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren.
Rather than flowers, a donation in her name can be made to her favorite charities: Catholic Charities, Doctors Without Borders, or Smile Train.
