Marissa Jean “Max” Fernandez passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home in Meraux, LA at the age of 16. She was born December 12, 2003 in New Orleans, LA to parents Julio Fernandez, IV and Rachel Hannan. She was known by her family and friends as being bright, talented, and eccentric. She enjoyed her time in the Chalmette High School Voices, where she was able to share the beautiful voice she had. She was overjoyed at her acceptance into the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts where she excelled far beyond any expectations. She pushed herself and was disciplined to say, “my school work must be completed before I do any fun stuff.” She aspired to one day become a Riverboat Pilot. She is survived by her parents Julio Fernandez, IV (Amanda) and Rachel Hannan; her sister Macie Elizabeth Fernandez; paternal great-grandparent Billie Smith, paternal grandparents Julio and Lisa Fernandez III, Robert and Virginia Finnegan; maternal great-grandparents Ernest Tircuit and Jake Jacob, maternal grandparents Frank and Rhonda Hannan; her aunts and uncles Amy and Ryan Walther, Alana and Frank Hannan, Nathan Fernandez and Nicholas Fernandez; cousins Drew Walther and Harper Hannan; many great aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral services took place at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Interment: Greenwood Cemetery. The family invites you to offer condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com
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