Gildardo R. Hernandez was born in Santa Cruz delas Flores, San Martin Hidlago, Jalisco, Mexico on July 14, 1935. With his family at his side, he peacefully went to the Lord on November 8, 2014 in Los Angeles. Predeceased by his wife: Maria Del Refugio Hernandez Montes & son: Antonio Hernandez; he is survived by his children: Carmen(Angel) Frausto, Humberto (Seferina), Irma Hernandez,Elisa (Jose Luis) Gomez, Fernando, Jessie (John) Salas, Monica Marin, Jose Manuel (Ana), & Jaime (Monica). He leaves his legacy on this earth through his 26 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren.