Deliga “Della” L. Hernandez passed away on October 21, 2024. She was born 25 August 1940, in Pecos, Texas. Della was a member of Del Sol Church (East). First and foremost, she was a Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Wife. Della attended Burleson High School (renamed Jefferson High School). After high school she met and married Salvador Hernandez a Navy veteran and had four children: Sal Jr., Patsy, Jorge and Danny. She was the owner and operator of Della’s Cleaners. Della was very active on her community as a Den Mother for Den 6, Pack 198 Hidden Valley, a Girl Scout leader, delivered meals with El Paso Meals on Wheels, and supported Deme La Mano Crisis Center.
She is survived by her children: Salvador Hernandez Jr, (Gracie), Patsy Pedregon (Richard), Jorge L. Hernandez, Daniel G. Hernandez. Grandchildren: Salvador III (Veronica), Eric A. Hernandez, Richard D. (Natalie), Melinda M. (Anthony), Brianna G. Pedregon, Brenda Winger (Nathan), Jorge Jr. (Jessica), Jacob R., Isabel O. Hernandez, Marcus J. Gray, Noah S. Hernandez, Jose “Pepe” Nava (Claudia) (H). Great-Grandchildren: Preston T., Eva M., Jesus S. Hernandez, Maya B. Hernandez, Marisol Martinez (H), Anthony III (H), Vincente R., Benjamin Cervantes, Nathaniel M., Luke M. Winger, Alberto (H), Johana (H), Lieza (H), and Josue (H) Nava. She is also survived by her big-brother Robert R. Lujan. And loved by many cousins, nieces and nephew
Pallbearers will be: Salvador Hernandez III, Eric A. Hernandez, Richard Pedregon Jr, Jorge Hernandez Jr, Jacob R. Hernandez, and Noah S. Hernandez.
Honorary Pallbearers: Melinda Pedregon, Brenda Winger, Brianna Pedregon, and Isabel Hernandez.
Celebration Of Life Service:
7:00 PM - Monday 4 Nov 2024
Del Sol Church East
11501 Vista Del Sol
El Paso TX 79936
Graveside Service:
1:30 PM – 5 Nov 2024
Evergreen Cemetery 12400 East Montana
El Paso TX 79938
Flowers can be order through the Hillcrest Funeral Home website. Additionally, for anyone wishing to make a donate to the Alzheimer Association please see alz.org.
