Fernando "Nando" Real Sr., of Kearny, Arizona went home to his heavenly rancho on Sunday, July 18, 2021. An eternal cowboy, he got into his red truck and drove to his rancho in the sky to be with his beloved Yonie.  Fernando was 90 years old and had been blessed with a long and fruitful life.

Fernando was born on May 30, 1931, in Sonora, Arizona to parents Josefa Rodriguez-Real and Cosme Real, Sr. He grew up in a large family of 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

In 1950, Fernando married his lifelong sweetheart, Enedina "Yonie" Pacheco. Together they had 4 children: Marie Romero, Elvia Lopez, Fernando Real Jr., and Anthony Real. As time passed, the family grew to include: 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; whom Fernando lovingly referred to as his "coyotes." Fernando was first and foremost a family man and a provider.

During Fernando's lifetime, he was a business owner, a Kennecott Copper employee, and a devout Union member. Nando worked hard to provide the very best for his family. He always ensured that his beloved Yonie had a new car every year. Fernando always worked double shifts to guarantee that his family would not go without. This legacy of hard work and hustle has been imparted to children and grandchildren.

As a family man, Nando helped raise all his grandchildren. He never missed a school function, such as an award's assembly. Fernando was always there for his family with words of wisdom and a sense of humor. In the simplest of terms, Nando was always there whenever his family needed him. Fernando always stated that whenever a member of his family fell, the family would always be there to lift that person. The importance of family was another legacy Fernando left behind.

Fernando was a man of God and was a devout Catholic. He was an active member of Saint Helen's Parish in Sonora and then with Infant Jesus of Prague in Kearny. You could always spot Nando sitting with Yonie in the back pews of the church. He never missed a Mass and would often carry pocket rosaries. A piece of Nando will be forever imprinted in Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church, as he donated a stained-glass window that graces the church.

Mr. Real is proceeded in death by his sweetheart Enedina "Yonie" Real, his parents and many siblings. Fernando leaves behind 1 sister (Candy Lucero of New Mexico), 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Nando's presence is greatly missed by all who knew him.