Doreen LaVerne Fernandez, age 74, beloved wife of the late John Fernandez; loving mother of Paul (Valerie) Fernandez, Candy (John) O’Leary, Angela Fernandez and Josephine Fernandez; cherished Buela of Michael, Ellen (Steve), Alex (Jon), Lauren, Johnny (Tamara), Danielle, Aaliyah, Aidan, Ian, Tristan and the late Shannon; proud great grandma of 9; dear sister of Josephine (Jesse) Martinez; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dearest friend to many. Doreen was a dedicated Chicago Public Schools principal, teacher and mentor for over 35 years. Visitation Monday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 A.M. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to World Wildlife Fund, worldwildlife.org. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-429-3200