Claudio "Pinky" Fernandez, 68, of Valdez passed away on January 21, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Ramon Fernandez Sr., and sister, Isabel Fernandez. He is survived by his children, Antonia and Fernando Fernandez, grandchildren, Julian and Martine, sister, Roselia Fernandez, brother, Ramon Fernandez, nephew and nieces, Antonio Fernandez, Anysia Fernandez, Angela Fernandez (Charlie Martinez), great nieces, Alyssa Quintana and Nitoria Martinez.
Rosary was recited on Thursday, January 24, 2008. Funeral mass was held on Friday, January 25, 2008. Both services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment was held at Valdez Cemetery