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BajaBlanca
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Very sad news indeed. I was already thinking about how to squeeze in a trip or two from san diego to Tj to help his beautiful project.
Tears in my eyes say goodbye Fernando. I feel like a friend has passed even tho I never met him personally.
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shari
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Ferna...que descansas ahorra en el cielo y que Dios cuida su familia bonita. Eres grande y los del otro lado tienen suerte tenerte a su lado ahorra.
It has been a tough couple weeks as several friends of ours have passed over to the other side...those of you who know me well know my thoughts on the
slow rapture...pondering that at each loss.
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BornFisher
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He was a contributor in so many ways. Very sad. Prayers to family.
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wilderone
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What? I'm stunned. Such an outgoing, energetic man. A heart of gold, and whose compassion touched hundreds of lives. Rest in Peace Fernando.
Prayers for comfort for his family at this difficult time.
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Udo
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I am stunned!
He was such a young man.
Very kind hearted, and helpful beyond belief. This is one person that will be sorely missed in all of Baja, not just the Tijuana area.
A tear is flowing as I write this.
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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sd
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Danielle, Sofia, Fernando Jr and Simone,
What an extreme loss for all of us.
I love the words of DianaT - "May you find some peace in knowing how much your father was appreciated by so many"
Your family has touched the hearts of mine. With your inspiration the annual toy drive became an event we looked forward to sharing with you.
Today, we share your loss. I will see you tonight, and my daughter Sara and her husband Jesse extend their love from Colorado. We loved your dad! A
great man!
Love,
Scot, Sara, Jesse and family.
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sancho
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Disheartening, remember his toy drivepost about riding
childrens bikes, one at a time across to TJ, so Mex
Customs would not make a fuss
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EnsenadaDr
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Nice to see a picture of him. He did so much for the kids. He's in a much better place now. Quote: Originally posted by David K  | Oh my, what a shock... so sorry for the family and hundreds of people touched by his kindness.
I have known Ferna for 16 years. He was always kind and willing to share his Baja California with everyone.
Edit to add the first photo I took of Ferna back in early 2000 on the San Clemente Pier at perhaps the first organized meeting of "Baja Internet"
people.
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AKgringo
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I never met the man, or his family. I am also too new to this forum to be aware of his story.
I sounds like that is my loss! DEP Fernando.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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DENNIS
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It wasn't our first meeting, but after my stroke, I landed in Kaiser Hospital, and who bops into my room, but Ferna.
I said...WTF are you doing here? "I work here" ...he said. I'm sure glad he didn't have a bedpan in his hand.
Same trip...I was wheeled back to my room from testing and Doug was waiting there to spend some time...and I think Wooosh had dropped by with a few
****ty porn magazines. It's nice to have friends.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Udo
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Here are a couple of recent photos with Fernando:
I will REALLY miss him!
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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DENNIS
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Recent photos? I'll bet Ryland is as tall as Doug now. Better lookin' too. 
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Natalie Ann
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Ferna was such a gift to this earth. He was happy and knowledgeable, a man filled with dreams who accomplished many things. Always helping someone
while sharing that big beautiful smile. We were friends.... and it has been an honor to know him. My deep sympathies to the family.
As with Diane, his number is in my phone. I cannot bear to delete it.
Rest in Peace, amigo.
Nena
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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SFandH
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I didn't know him but am aware of his charity.
It's a sad time for family and friends.
Peace.
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Santiago
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| Quote: Originally posted by Natalie Ann | Ferna was such a gift to this earth. He was happy and knowledgeable, a man filled with dreams who accomplished many things. Always helping someone
while sharing that big beautiful smile. We were friends.... and it has been an honor to know him. My deep sympathies to the family.
As with Diane, his number is in my phone. I cannot bear to delete it.
Rest in Peace, amigo.
Nena
Hi Nena, miss your posts. I too really liked Flowers.
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UnoMas
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I never met Fernando but have followed him on this board and his toy drive. Such a very sad day to lose a man that cared so much for the children and
made a huge difference in their lives, a gift for Christmas can mean so much to know that someone cares.
He was there for others in need as well. This world needs more people like Fernando.
Sincere condolences to the family and friends that were fortunate enough to have known this man.
RIP Fernando.
UnoMas
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Ken Bondy
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So saddened to hear of Ferna's death. I never met him in person but we had many written exchanges over the years during which I think I got to know
him well, and it was all good. He was a truly wonderful person and he will be greatly missed. Que lastima.
carpe diem!
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BajaNomad
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Close. On both counts. 
Udo's photo was from a Baja food festival in San Diego a few years ago.
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
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GypsyJan
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family
What a devastating loss of such a good man.
He freely gave his time to advise and encourage me about setting up a refuge for abused women in Mexico.
My heart goes out to his family.
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I am crushed! Ferna was literally my wingman a few times when I really really needed a wingman. He had my back.
I honestly wish I could have spent more time with him. I don't say that about many people.
I met his beautiful family and my sincerest sympathies go to them.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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