Vicente Fernández was born on February 17th, 1940, in Huentitan El Alto, Jalisco, where he’s known as “El Charro de Huentitan.” He was the son of Ramón Fernández Barba, a rancher, and Paula Gómez. In 1963, when his career as a singer started to pick up in Mexico, “Chente,” as he was known to his fans and followers, married María del Refugio Abarca. Their marriage resulted in the dynasty of the Fernández.
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The couple had four biological children: Vicente Jr., Alejandro, Gerardo and Alejandra Fernández. Alejandra was the last to join the family.
Vicente Fernández is survived by his four sons, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Scroll down to have a look at some of the members of the Fernández dynasty.
Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández was born on February 17th, 1940, in Huentitán El Alto, Jalisco, where his nickname became ‘El Charro de Huentitán’. He was the son of Ramón Fernández Barba and Paula Gómez.
Vicente Fernández and doña Cuquita
In December 27th, 1963, Vicente married María del Refugio Abarca. There began the dynasty of the Fernández.
Vicente Fernández and his kids
Doña Cuquita and Vicente Fernández had three biological children: Vicente Jr., Alejandro y Gerardo. In honor of his three male sons, Vicente’s ranch is called ‘Los Tres Potrillos’, which means the three foals.
Vicente Fernández, doña Cuquita and their kids
In the ‘80s, their family was joined by Alejandra. In this image, Vicente is seen with his wife and kids. What a beautiful family!
Vicente Fernández’s kids
Vicente’s children made their own lives, getting married and having children, making don Vicente and Cuquita into grandparents and great grandparents.
Vicente Fernández and his eldest child
Vicente Jr. is the eldest child of the family. Just like his father, he is a musician, even if he hasn’t amassed the success of his father and brother, Alejandro. He is 57 years old and is the father of four children: Vicente, Ramón, Sissi and Fernanda.
Vicente Jr. is also a grandparent of four kids: Luca, Carlotta, Antonella and Emilio.
Vicente Fernández and his grandkids
In this image, Vicente and Cuquita pose alongside their four grandchildren, the kids of Vicente Jr.
Vicente and Alejandro Fernández
Vicente’s second eldest child, Alejandro, is 50 years old. He is the most successful when it comes to his musical career. ‘El Portrillo,’ as he’s known, has won three Latin Grammys and this year earned the Icon of the Year award, in the Latin American Music Awards.
Alejandro Fernández and his children
Alejandro is the proud parent of five kids: Alejandro Jr., who is 28, Camila and América, who are 24. He had them with América Guinart, his first wife.
Afterwards, with the model Ximena Díaz, he had Emiliano, who is 21, and Valentina, who is 19.
Alex, Vicente and Alejandro Fernández
Alejandro’s eldest son is following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. They are his biggest inspiration.
Alejandro Fernández and his granddaughter.
Alejandro’s daughter, Camila, was the first to give him a grandson. She gave birth to her daughter, Cayetana, this past March.
Vicente Fernández with his granddaughter and great granddaughter.
Don Vicente Fernández poses with his granddaughter Camila and the little Cayetana.
Vicente and Gerardo Fernández
Gerardo Fernández is the youngest son of Vicente, and he is a businessman who never pursued an acting career.
Vicente Fernández and his daughter Alejandra
Like Gerardo, Alejandra is not interested in pursuing music professionally. She is a designer.