Service Details
Private services were held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Gramza officiating.
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In memory of Fernando, offer a helping hand to someone in need.
Racine – Fernando Amaya, age 58, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded with the love of his brothers & sisters, on Monday August 3, 2020.
Fernando was born in Racine on June 21, 1962 to the late Juan Garcia Amaya, Sr. & Guadalupe Perales Amaya. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington Park High School. During his working career, Fernando was employed by JI Case, Pick-n-Save & BRP, from where he retired as a Team Leader.
Among his interests, Fernando played tournament softball for many years; loved to cook – especially mastering the “Nando Burger”, chili, & chicken enchiladas. He enjoyed watching boxing with his dad and brothers. He was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. Above all, Fernando loved being together with his entire family.
Surviving are his devoted brothers & sisters, Juan Amaya Jr., Sabina (Rick) Barina, Stella Amaya, Stephanie (John) Muñoz, Sabino (JoAnne) Amaya, Ruben (Angela) Amaya, Raul Amaya and Carlos (Laura) Amaya; children Eric (Stacy) Ortiz, Krista, Selena, and Alaina, four grandchildren newest grandson “little Fernando”; uncle, Pablo (Eve) Amaya; aunt, Estefana Rodriguez; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Special thanks to his Pick-n-Save and BRP families especially Miguel, Chomps, Pedro and Eric; Dr. Fernando Santos Pinhero, Dr. Chowdhury and staff, Dr. Cody Nelson, Ascension Hospice Nurse Julie, Home Instead caregivers Tammy, Penny, Jose, Carol, Latonga, Shawn, and both Dianes.
Fernando was greeted in heaven with the open arms of his parents Juan & Guadelupe.
Private services were held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Gramza officiating. In memory of Fernando, offer a helping hand to someone in need.
Diane Kamm says
Krista, Eleiana and Gavin- I’m so sorry about the passing of your sweet Father and Grandfather. I know how much you loved him and how much you’ll miss him. Remember the good times you spent with him. He will live forever in your hearts.
Krista- There’s a special bond between and Father and Daughter that cannot be broken. He will be with you always.
I love you,
Aunt Diane
Kevin McCormick says
My sincere condolences to the entire Amaya family.
Glen Jones says
I remember working with Fern and Juan at Sentry Janitorial Services 40 years ago. My condolences on his passing.
Bonnie Tenuta says
To the Family of Fernie, So very sorry for the loss of a wonderful man and Friend to so many! He will be dearly missed! RIP Fernando🙏🏼