Antonio Fernandez Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 19, 2026, at the age of 81, Antonio Fernandez Jr. (Artesia, New Mexico) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Antonio Fernandez Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Josphine Rascon Fernandez and Antonio Fernandez; his sons, Antonio Fernandez III and Jerome Fernandez; and his siblings, Virginia Vargas, Miguel (Mary Salmon), Lonny (Amelia Rodriguez), Salvador "Shutters" (Mary Lou Hernandez), Mike (Terry Balencia) and Michael (Rosie Florez).
He is survived by: his wife Angelita Ontiveros Fernandez; his children, James Fernandez, Eddie Fernandez (Venus), Delma Fernandez Romero (Manuel), Lorilee Fernandez Parrish (Alex) and Melissa Ontiveros Madrid; and his siblings, Robert (Mary Fernandez), Johnny (Cecila Fernandez), Jerry (Olga Fernandez), Pete (Marylou Fernandez) and Pedro (Virginia Vargas). He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
