Bernardo Guerrero Hernandez

Bernardo G. Hernandez Sr., a longtime resident of Yucca Valley, California, passed away on February 5th, 2023 in Hemet, California at the age of 97. He was born in Calipatria, California on August 24, 1925.

He grew up in the desert, on his Father’s tomato farm in Niland California, where he learned the value of hard work and growing food. He was a proud US Navy veteran who served his country with honor in the South Pacific during World War II, as well as during the Korean War. After military service, he became a journeyman electrician and worked for the Department of Water and Power and the City of Los Angeles. During the weekends he did electrical jobs on the side. If something was broken around the house, he fixed it or repaired it himself. He wouldn’t let someone else do the work. After a long and successful career, he retired at age 58. In his retirement he traveled extensively, tended to his fruit and nut tree orchards, grew tomatoes, jalapenos and other vegetables in his garden and, loved working on and restoring classic cars. This is not to mention teaching himself piano and guitar.

Bernardo had a great sense of humor, which endeared him to all those who knew him. Family was important to him, and taking care of his family was his mission. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who was always willing to help others. He was a friend, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carole of 37 years, son Orlando (Kenny) and daughter Nanette. He is survived by his sister Olivia Martinez, son Bernardo Hernandez Jr. and grandchildren Monika Burzynska Mason, great grandson Hunter Hebert, grandchildren Olivia Burzynska Hernandez, Erik Hernandez; daughter Paula Hernandez and grandchild Heather Hernandez, Great Grandchildren Sariyah Greene, Jaylen Greene, Iyanah Slack, Keith Slack and Great Great Grandchild Brylen Davis; Grandson Robert Hernandez and great grandchildren Bobby Hernandez, Aden Hernandez, Granddaughter Crystal Parcel and great grandchildren Josiah Parcel, Ethan Parcel, Clarissa Parcel; Stepson Shawn Harris and grandson Steven Gade, great grandchildren Gabriella Gade, Alyssa Gade, Augustine Gade; grandsons Nicholas Harris, Jason Harris; Stepson Glenn Harris and grandchildren Elijah Harris, Samantha Harris; Stepson Kevin Harris and grandchild Kylie Harris, and numerous and wonderful other family members including many nieces and nephews and their families- who will all miss him deeply.

A memorial service will be held on February 27 at 2:30pm, at Riverside National Cemetery for Bernardo G. Hernandez. We celebrate his life. His memory will forever be a blessing.