Jose L "PoPo" Fernandez

Jose L “PoPo” Fernandez passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. He was born in Mexico on December 26, 1950 to the late Jose Fernandez Estrada and Maria Alicia Lopez Legarda. Jose was a skilled carpenter who took great pride in his craft. He had a remarkable talent for building and fixing things, and there was little that he could not repair with his hands. His dedication to his work was matched only by his willingness to help others, and family and friends could always count on him when they needed a helping hand. Outside of work, Jose enjoyed spending time with his family above all else. He treasured every moment shared with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whose love and laughter brought him endless joy. Jose was an avid sports fan who never missed an opportunity to cheer on the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco 49ers. He also had a lifelong love of baseball and enjoyed following the game whenever he could. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, generous heart, unwavering love for his family, and the countless lives he touched through his kindness and craftsmanship. His memory will live on in the things he repaired, and most importantly, in the hearts of those who were blessed to know and love him. Jose will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his wife Maria Guadalupe Fernandez, children; Jose Fernandez, Jr, Alice Romo and husband Ernesto Zamarripa, Adam Fernandez and wife Vanessa Sandoval, Melissa V. Torres, Augustine Torres, Margaret Roxanne Mancilla and husband Humberto Mancilla, grandchildren; Christian Anthony Fernandez, Makayla Seleene Fernandez, Natalee Nyla Fernandez, Maya Nicole Romo, Ahsoka Fernandez, Gohan Fernandez, Abigail Isabella Torres, Adilynn Juanita Torres, Agustin Torres, Jr., Bam Bam Nathan Torres, Treston Thomas Torres, Kiko Augustine Torres, Humberto Mancilla Jr., Amanda Daniela Mancia, Valerie Marie McKee, Donovan Doroteo Torres and his wife Esther, Christopher Raymond Torres, great-grandchildren; Lexie Eleanor Torres, Olivia Race Torres, Azaleah Dominique Torres, Adrienne Amora Torres, Christopher Raymond Torres, Jr., Benjamin Raymond Torres, Alexander Raymond Torres, Eliana Isabella Torres, Leonardo Raymond Torres, Angelina Marie Rosas, Ava Mariah Rosas, Zachariah Kane McKee, Elijah James McKee, Hannah Isabella McKee, siblings; Martina, Ramona, Guadalupe, Ubaldo, Arnoldo and Astorfo. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, son, Anthony Torres, grandson, Joshua Luis Fernandez, siblings, Yolanda, Irene, Arturo, Antonio and Arnulfo. Visitation will be Monday, July 20, 2026 at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E. Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Jose L "PoPo" Fernandez

December 26, 1950 - July 16, 2026