She was born on November 22, 1932 in Houston, TX to Rosalio V. and Dolores S. Guerra. She married Alfred R. Hernandez on July 5, 1957. They raised 2 children. Elvira was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend; Family always came first. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary.
She had a heart of gold and was always willing to help everyone. She loved to cook and enjoyed making her famous "Spanish Rice" that she generously shared with many. She had a passion for sewing, embroidery, and gardening. She loved being outside with her flowers and plants. She also opened her home to many children over the years and took great pride in caring for and watching them grow.
She is preceded in death by her parents Rosalio V. and Dolores S. Guerra, two brothers; Rosalio S. and Jesus Guerra. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Alfred R. Hernandez; Leticia Hernandez (Daughter); Alfred Hernandez, Jr. (Son) and Rita; Michael and Jared Hernandez (Grandsons); Her Sisters: Mary Alice Ochoa, Esperanza Enriquez, Antonia Lombrana, Dolores Orta, and Maria G. Hinojosa; (the little ones she loved & cared for)Veronica,Claudia, Iris, Jessie, Bianca, Vanessa, Andrew, Mia, Nicholas, Aaron and Isabella
A Special Thank You to her longtime Physician, Oscar Rosales, MD who provided her with the best care for 20 years.
A BIG Thank You to the Nurses on the Heart Vascular Unit at Memorial Hermann Hospital Med Ctr.
Although it is a painful loss and our hearts are filled with grief, we know and believe that you received your wings and you are resting in Heaven. We will cherish your memory every day!
We will truly miss you and we love you always!
Active Pallbearers: Michael Hernandez, Jared Hernandez, Daniel Enriquez, Jesse A. Guerra, Andrew Lopez, Simon Reyes, John Chomiak, Jay Gonzalez