Zenon Hernandez Sr.

He was preceded in death by this wife of 68 years, Argentina H. Hernandez, and will be laid to rest by her side.

Zenon was employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad for 15 years. In his later years, he was a general contractor specializing in asphalt and

business entrepreneur.

Zenon was a member of the Corpus Christi Cathedral, American G.I. Forum the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Chapter, since 1958, and the Knights of Columbus.

Zenon was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his five children, Angelita H. Saenz (Joe), Lorenza H. (PZ) Padron, Florinda (Apolonio) Carrion, Zenon Jr. (Olga) Hernandez and Yolanda (Leo) Galindo. He had 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He cherished many friends and was especially proud of all his children.

Family will be receiving friends at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Corpus Christi Cathedral Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. The funeral procession will be departing from funeral home at 9:15 a.m. to the church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Our sincere thanks to Dr. Fernando Rodriguez and Michael Casarez for his precious care and beloved friendship to our father, Zenon Hernandez, Sr. for these last eight years and to Christus Spohn Shoreline staff (5 East).

Condolences may be offered at www.memorygardensfuneralhome.com