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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Antonio J Fernandes
April 26th, 1933 - April 30th, 2025
Antonio Junior Fernandes of The Villages, Florida passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Tony was born on April 26, 1933, in Prichard, West Virginia to Antonio Fernandes and Caroline Matovich Fernandes. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War, West Virginia and went on to serve in the Air Force from 1951 to 1953. Upon discharge after the Korean War, he attended the University of West Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and later a Master’s degree in Mathematics. This is where he also met and married his beautiful bride Ramona Kay Turner in December 1958.
Tony taught for 2 years in a West Virginia high school and then went on to teach at the University of California in California, Pennsylvania for 38 years until his retirement. His interest included West Virginia football and basketball, bowling, shooting pool with his buddies and travel.
He is survived by his wife Ramona Kay Fernandes, his sister Violet Harter (Melvin), brother Rudy Fernandes, brother Joe Fernandes (Irma), niece Melissa Bowden (John), great nieces Rachel and Sarah Bowden.
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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....
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