05/12/2026
Dear Fellow Paniquenians,
Joven “Jovie” Esteban Fernandez
April 19, 1965 - May 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness to inform the PaniqueniansUSA community about the untimely passing of a very dear friend, Joven Caesar “JC” Fernandez on May 5, 2026 in San Francisco, California. He was a lifetime member of the PaniqueniansUSA, Inc of the San Francisco Bay Area.
His loving widow, Kim Fernandez, shared Jovie’s OBITUARY with me to be published here:
“Joven Caesar Esteban Fernandez April 19, 1965 - May 5, 2026 Joven Caesar Esteban Fernandez was the only child of the late Vivencio T. Fernandez and the late Amelia E. Fernandez. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Fernandez, and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He had fiercely fought his various health battles but ultimately could not win. He was the kind of person who would help you with anything you asked of him, but it was really more about what he did on his own for people, without waiting to be asked. That's how big of a heart he had, and that same heart just got stretched beyond the limits, and the Lord called him home to finally rest.
Although he was an only child, he was never alone. He was a great man of faith, and always surrounded by wonderful family and friends. He was also the kind of person who kept connected with everyone he could as well as he could and inspired others to do the same. His kindness, thoughtfulness, humor, generosity, loyalty, and passion for family, life, food, travel, friends, and sports was ever-present and touched everyone. His legacy will be the impact of all the shared stories and memories he has given us.”
“Eternal rest grant unto the soul of Joven Caesar Fernandez O, Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen”
Schedule Of Funeral Arrangement
Viewing and Prayer Vigil (two nights):
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 3pm to 8pm
Note: Prayer Service to be led by the PaniqueniansUSA Sunshine Committee starts at 5:00PM
Duggan Serra Mortuary
500 Westlake Ave
Daly City, CA 94015
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 3pm to 8pm
Rosary Vigil to be presided by
Rev. Fr. Marvin Felipe starts at 6:00PM
Duggan Serra Mortuary
500 Westlake Ave
Daly City, CA 94015
Celebration of Life Mass:
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am
Mass Celebration to be presided by:
Rev. Fr. Marvin Felipe
Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church
1571 Southgate Ave
Daly City, CA 94015
Note: After the mass, there will be no funeral procession because Jovie’s remains will be cremated privately at a later date.
With our loving thoughts and prayers,
Sunshine Committee of the PaniqueniansUSA, Inc.
Co-chaired by:
Pete Beltran - Publisher
Dante Lamorena
Myrna Gille-Lamorena
Led by:
Carolyn Sideco - President, PanUSA
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In Loving Memory
Joven Caesar “Jovie” E. Fernandez
🙏[+04•19•1965 - 05•05•2026+]🙏
