Fernando was raised in Lubbock, Texas. Fernando was married to Beverly Lynn Long Pumpkin on September 23, 1972.
Fernando enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served where he was honorably discharged and was a member of the American Legion. Over the years, Fernando worked many jobs with the most prominent one for 12 years with Presto-X company.
Fernando enjoyed fishing, bowling and Nebraska football. Fernando will be celebrated as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, one who displayed ethical behavior, an advocate for civil liberties, public policies, and a believer of Christ. Fernando will be remembered for being a true renaissance man.
Fernando is survived by his children, Fernando, Becky, Tina, Naomi, Monica, Ivana, Victoria and Veronica Rabago. His grandchildren, Alejandro Moran, Johnny, Keeli, Noah, Stella, Fernando, Alejandra, Isaac, Lola Rabago and Vivian Brehm, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 siblings and a host of cousins, in-laws, niece's and nephews.
Fernando is preceeded in death by his wife, Beverly Lynn Rabago, daughter, Charlotte Long Pumpkin Rabago, parents, Juan and Juanita Rabago, and brothers John Rabago and Joe Rabago.
The family wishes to thank the office of Senator Kate Bolz, Veteran's Affairs and St. Croix Hospice, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home as well as friends and family near and far for their care and prayers.
Funeral services will be on November 4, 2020 at 10am at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512. Burial with Military Honors services will be private family only at the National Cemetary, 14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial in care of the family for future designations. Condolences: www.dignitymemorial.com
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