Hilda Eva Fernandez, 79, of Big Spring, died on Monday, May 27, 2002, at her residence. A mass to celebrate her life will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Reagan, officiating. She was born on October 19, 1922 in Puerto Rico and married Juan F. Fernandez on June of 1946 in Puerto Rico. He preceded her in death on September 10, 1987. Mrs. Fernandez came to Big Spring in 1991 from Puerto Rico and was a homemaker. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Juan A. Fernandez and Marcus M. Fernandez, and wife, Linda all of Big Spring, and Jose R. Fernandez of Boston, Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Holly M. Fernandez, Heather Q. and John B. Williams, Mandee K. Fernandez, Meghan M. Fernandez and Marcus John Fernandez; three great-grandchildren, Auston, Ian and Zachary and your great niece, Ana Cristina and her husband, David and their children, Liza and John David. The family suggests memorials to: the Big Spring Humane Society. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. www.npwelch.com,