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Steve Fernandes: Funeral arrangements

Funeral Announcement 


STEPHEN FERNANDES; London UK; Loving husband of Marjorie, son of the late AP and Maria Fernandes. Father to Melvyn, Jennifer (Paul) and Clifford (Meera). Grandad to Dylan, Nikita, Aaron and Leah. Brother to Thomas (Lydia), Sylvester - Silu (late Ivy), Raul (Christine), late Leslie (Linda).

Steve’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 25th January 2019 at 11:00 am at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Long Lane Bexleyheath, DA7 5JW followed by a reception at St Michael’s Community Centre, Wrotham Rd, Welling, DA16 1LS.  Mourners may opt to attend the Cremation at 12:30pm at Eltham Crematorium, Crown Woods Way, Eltham, London, SE9 2AZ and return to St Michael’s Community Centre.

At Steve’s request, his wishes were to kindly request that no black ties are to be worn, but a splash of colour to celebrate his life.

For catering purposes for the reception, please RSVP jennifernandes@hotmail.com by Monday 14thJanuary.

In lieu of flowers,If you would like to make donation in memory of Steve, please donate to The British Heart Foundation:

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