08/12/2026
Friends, we recently lost a loved member of our Pacer Family. His passing was completely unexpected, and his daughters and family are now facing the heartbreaking reality of saying goodbye while also managing the unexpected financial burden of funeral and memorial expenses.
We, family and friends, are asking for your help in supporting his daughters during this incredibly difficult time. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help ease some of the financial burden so they can focus on grieving, remembering their dad, and celebrating the life he lived.
If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this GoFundMe, keeping his daughters and family in your thoughts and prayers, or simply sharing a favorite memory of Fernie would mean so much. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colton-ca/fernando-de-la-merced-12977897/add-memory
Fernie lived with joy, laughter, adventure, and an incredible enthusiasm for life. Our hope is to carry that spirit forward—to keep running, keep adventuring, keep laughing, and keep finding joy in the little things, just as he taught us.
Thank you for helping us honor Fernie’s memory and, most importantly, for supporting his daughters as they navigate this unimaginable loss. ❤️🕊️
https://gofund.me/0f4a229df
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