Fernando Nano Sepeda III

Fernando “Nano” Sepeda III, 43, of Ft Worth passed away Sunday, June 20, 2019, at University Medical Center in Lubbock from his injuries after a motorcycle accident. Fernando wished to be cremated. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Monday, July 1^st and again on Tuesday July 2^nd, at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory.He was born to Fernando and Clara Nancy Sepeda, Jr.  June 2, 1976 in Carrizo Springs, TX. He is a Board Operator for WTG in Stanton. Prior to that he was an Operator with Alon, USA. Fernando was an artist, musician, comedian, philosopher, coach and loving father and husband. His smile and laughter were contagious, if you were in a bad mood and he came around it didn’t last long. He loved outdoors, making bonfires for his family and friends, playing guitar with his daughters and his video games. Some of his happiest times were on the mats at Warlord MMA training Brazilian Ju Jitsu. There he was a mentor, training partner and friend to all gym members. Before the accident he had an injury that kept him from training. While in ICU, Professor Nathan Torres, awarded Fernando his Blue Belt in BJJ. Fernando sported his signature “Stache” for over 15 yrs., thru the years he acquired many nicknames: Nano, Nando, Fred, Fern, Freddie Bear, Fredricko, Gopher Fred, freak out Fred, but the name he loved most to hear was DAD. Fernando was known to many as a lighthearted, fun loving, storytelling smartass with a heart of gold. He will be missed by so many in the community. OSS Fernando!Fernando is survived by his wife, of 21 yrs, Amanda; daughters Chloe and Trinity, of Big Spring; sisters Amanda R, and Amy R Sepeda; eleven nieces, Stephanie Castillo, Sylvia Castillo and friend Kristi Cortez, Jessica Castillo, Alyssa Caastillo and boyfriend Michael Hernandez, of San Antonio; Sabrina Zurita, Rayana and Autumn Jones; Miranda and Emily Tapia; Icess Torres; Destiny Sepeda. two nephews Angel Sepeda; Alejandro “Gordo” Garcia, all of Fort Worth; six great nephews and five great nieces; cousin Frankie Sosa from N Richland Hills, who was with him in the last moments; maternal grandmother Manuela Q Ruiz from Crystal City; multiple other loving family members including aunts, uncles, cousins and extended members. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Calletano Ruiz; paternal grandparents Theresa and Fernando Sepeda; aunt Aurora Martinez; uncle Frankie Sepeda and great nephew Roger “RGee” Guajardo III.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com  ,