Marilyn H. Fernandez, at 64
Marilyn “Mina” H. (Ripley) Fernandez, of Holbrook, formerly of Hull, died peacefully March 21, surrounded by her loving family. She was 64. 
Born in Nova Scotia, Mrs. Fernandez graduated from Holliston High School and Quincy College. She was an artist and gemologist who created her own jewelry. She was an animal lover and loved spending time at the ocean. 
The beloved wife of Sergio Fernandez; she was the loving mother of Nathan Tisdale of Calif., Jacqueline Hamberg of Alaska, and Mariel Curtis of Boston; dear daughter of Warren Ripley and his wife Ann of N.C. and the late Josephine Ripley; devoted sister of Jerry Ripley of Texas and Barbara Ripley of Calif., and stepsister of Christina Hardy of Ohio and Walter Hardy of Calif. 
Services will be private. To leave a sympathy message for the family, visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.