January 15, 1929 ~ October 5, 2021
Pacific Grove
Max Hernandez was born in Corpus Christi, TX, raised in Mexico, returned to the United States, and joined the Army. While stationed at Ft. Ord he met the love of his life, Violet Figueroa, and they married in 1952. They lived in Pacific Grove throughout their marriage.
Max was a brick mason by trade and an avid hunter and rifleman. He won several service rifle team California State championships, as well as many individual marksmanship awards and in 1980 was awarded the Civilian Distinguished Rifleman Badge issued by the Department of the Army, Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship.
Max is survived by his children, Robert (Pennie) and Sylvia Newton of Pacific Grove, Brian Newton (Rebecca) of Monterey; four grandchildren, Christy, Nicholas, Max and Alexander and ten great-grandchildren. Max was preceded in death by his wife, Violet, and granddaughter, Victoria Hernandez.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor’s favorite charity.