He was born March 23, 1944 to Justo and Leonor (Sanchez) Hernandez in Lampasas, Texas. Mr. Hernandez grew up and attended schools in Greeley. In 1976 he met and married his wife, Regina Degi. “Grandpa Feef” was an avid fisherman who loved the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies. He was actively involved in all of his children and grandchildren’s activities – from T-Ball to Cub Scouts (and even served as a cubmaster). His favorite past-time was anything involving his kids, a fishing pond, and an old radio. He is fondly remembered as the one who “helped me catch my first fish”, who always had time to throw a ball, take a walk, draw with some sidewalk chalk, or tell a good story about “Rag Town”. His lifelong friends and teammates, the Gabmucs, will remember 25+ years of softball and friendship.
Survivors are his wife of 43 years, Regina Hernandez; Sons Elias (Dorothy) Hernandez of Evans, Brett (Deanna) Baldavia) of Denver, Zachariah (Laura) Hernandez of Greeley, and Zebulon (Katie Ann) Hernandez of Bountiful, UT; Daughters Adella Hernandez of Denver, Chantelle Hernandez of Denver, and Jazmin Hernandez of Loveland; Sisters, Cata Rodriguez and Clara Garza of Texas; Brother Luciano Gonzales of California; Fifteen Grandchildren and Fifteen great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, adopted grandchildren, and cherished friends.
He is preceded in death by one son, Sandy Hernandez; his parents, Justo and Leonor Hernandez; Sisters, Lupe Gonzales, Luisa Perez, and Catalina Alvarado; Brothers, Nestor (Ernie) Hernandez, Hinio (Gino) Hernandez, Aurelio Gonzales, Esidoro Gonzales, and Marcelano Gonzales.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. at SummitView Church (801 27th Street; Evans).
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