Jhonas Jose Hernandez Jr.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Francisco Hernandez and Maria Rodriguez Hernandez. Also his maternal grandparents: Arthur Miramontes and Petra Ayala Miramontes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years Soo Jin Im-Hernandez; daughter Mynji Lybreziel Hernandez; Parents: Jose Hernandez, Delia Hernandez Valles: Siblings: Juan Pablo Hernandez, Francisco Luciano Hernandez, Dimas Valles, Larry Valles; Nieces and Nephews: Lillian Nicole Hernandez, Anastasia Cataleya Hernandez, Jesse Luciano Hernandez, Michael Gabriel Hernandez, Audrey Yuna Im, Edward DoYoon Im, Pansy Cho; other family members and friends.

Jhonas was a quiet, reserved man but had so much love to give others. He always lent a listening ear to others and always offered candy to sweeten the conversation. As a young man, Jhonas loved astronomy and always wanted to be a NASA Flight Controller. He has attended Colorado University (CU) after earning a full math scholarship. However he had a calling to join the military. He enlisted in the Army where he served in Desert Storm during the Gulf War. During his four year career he earned 82nd Airborne then Army Ranger, thus ultimately earning Staff Sergeant status in the Special Forces.

He left the Army in 1994 where he became a free man and began to enjoy his young life as a civilian. He played drums for a cover band on 6th street on Fridays and Saturdays from 1995-1997 at Maggie Mays in Austin. Then he traveled the world. He lived in San Francisco, Guam, Bali, Thailand, South Korea and traveled all over Asia. In 2000 he met his wife in San Francisco City College where he was studying Criminal Justice, while working at the San Francisco Airport as TSA Security for Homeland Security. He went on to marry his wife in 2004 and moved back to Texas to create a life with their daughter. Here in Texas he found two homes; one with his wife and daughter and one at Trinity University in 2006. He was employed there for almost 16 years wearing many hats from security guard, to traffic control, dispatcher then Communications Supervisor. He loved giving his wife and daughter hugs and kisses. He loved metal bands and listening to classic rock. A pastime of his was sharing his love for the 49’ers especially sharing his fandom for them with his Dallas Cowboys friends. He always dreamt of being the best father that Jesus allowed him to be. Jhonas was a man who felt that nobody could understand, but unconditionally loved anyone he was around. Within his heart, He was very proud to have served his country and loved being a true American Patriot. He was the most faithful, dedicated, loving, husband, father, son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. Until we all meet again, I know that he will love and protect us all for eternity. Amen