Our beloved Tomas Jose Hernandez was called home by his Lord and Savior April 6, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 93. He was born to the late Erasmo and Virginia Hernandez December 21, 1927 in Rio Hondo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Concha M. Hernandez, his sons John A. Hernandez and Timothy J. Hernandez.
Tomas is survived by his children: Richard (Bernice) Gonzales, Mary Moran, Thomas Hernandez, Jr., Yvonne (Joseph) Hinojosa, Debbie (David) Way, Jerry (Beverly) Hernandez, Mark Hernandez, Daniel (Erika) Hernandez, Rose Anne Perez; 24 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren; siblings: Daniel (Esther) Hernandez, Maria Santa Hernandez, Aurelio Hernandez and Perfecta Villafranco. The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice and Lil' Hacienda for their amazing care of Tomas.
He proudly served during WWII as a Gunners Mate 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a foreman in commercial and residential painting and decorating and was associated with the International Painters Union.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 with the holy rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
To pay tribute to the life of Mr. Tomas Hernandez, please go to their website at www.sunsetnorthwestfuneralhome. Also, the Rosary and Mass will be livestream at the Sunset Northwest Funeral Home facebook page for those who are unable to attend.
