Justo Ramon Fernandez, age 45, passed away peacefully at his home in El Paso, Texas on January 4, 2022. Born on June 25, 1976 in Reseda, California, he called El Paso his home for the majority of his life.
He is survived by his son, Justo Joaquin Fernandez, his parents, Justo Fernandez-Gonzalez and Bernice & Richard Salcido, his siblings, Natalia Fernandez, Maclovio Fernandez, and Rene Fernandez, and his nieces and nephews, Kylie Davila, Liam Fernandez, Camilla Harmon, and Galilea Fernandez.
Justo graduated as a proud Tiger from El Paso High School in 1994. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated in 1998 with a Bachelors in History. He soon completed a Masters in History from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2000. Justo began a fulfilling career as an educator, teaching high school Social Studies in EPISD for nearly two decades. He was also an instructor at El Paso Community College from 2006 through 2019.
Justo was a dedicated father to his son, Joaquin. He was an avid sports fan with an unwavering love for the Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Justo had a notoriously sarcastic wit that his family, students, colleagues and friends would come to love him by. Although he had a sharp tongue, he had a gentle smile, a soft heart and would listen deeply when you spoke. He was a loyal father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.
Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, January 13th at 11a.m. at Memorial Pines Cemetery, 3061 Memorial Pines, Sunland Park, NM, 88063.
Justo's family & friends cannot think of a more fitting way to honor Justo's legacy than to help his son continue his higher education. We respectfully ask that in lieu of sending flowers to the family, you would consider contributing to his college scholarship fund. These funds would help cover tuition, room and board, books and fees. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated. For more information please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/joaquin-college-scholarship-fund.
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