Jose Humberto Fernandez of Irrigon passed away in Irrigon on Aug. 2, 2020 at the age of 86.
He was born on March 12, 1934 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Mariano and Santos (Mancillas) Fernandez.
Jose moved to the United States when he was 17, residing in Alamo, Texas for several years. He met Joaquina Reyes while living in Alamo, and the couple were united in marriage on July 11, 1955. The couple moved to Santa Maria, Ariz. (a suburb of Phoenix), where they lived for many years while Jose was a certified welder for Allison Steel. They moved to Irrigon in 1977, where he had resided for the last 43 years. He worked as a farm mechanic for AgriNorthwest for many years until retiring.
Jose was a very hard worker and enjoyed spending time at his home with his family and tending to his animals.
He is survived by his second wife, Dominga; sons, Gus, Jesus and Tony “Moose” Fernandez; daughters, Mary Escobedo, Maya Phipps, Connie Fernandez and Concha Fernandez; 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and many extended family members who live in Texas and Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joaquina and a son, Joe Fernandez Jr.
A private family Mass was held with burial in Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
