That meant the pinnacle of Fernandez’s time in Denver occurred, well, away from Denver. The Nuggets took their first major step by reaching the Western Conference Finals in the COVID-19 bubble.

FERNANDEZ, BENITO A. Benito A. Fernandez, 18, of Denver. Son of Geraldine. Brother of Augustine (Marina). Uncle of Angel. Grandson of Juan and Bertha Rivera. Nephew of Deddie, Linda, Judy ...

Fernandez joined Cleveland in 2009 as a developmental coach while Malone was a Cavaliers assistant. And later, the year after ...

FERNANDEZ, OPHELIA Ophelia Fernandez, 75, of Denver. Preceded in death by husband Sam. Survived by daughters Donna and Debra, sons Anthony (Alice), Thomas (Doris), and Aaron, numerous ...