Mary Concepcion Hernandez

Mary (Carranco), who grew up in Corpus Christi, was a devout Catholic and a graduate from Incarnate Word Academy. On February 17, 1945, she married the love of her life, her best friend, Arthur Michael Hernandez. Their union lasted over 66 years until Dad, a World War II veteran, passed away in the spring of 2012. Our loving Mom joined our Dad and the angels above on Thursday evening October 31, 2013. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Mom was a loyal wife and a devoted and loving Mother to her seven children. She was a supportive business woman to her husband who jointly owned Ralph's Uniform stores in several Texas cities. She was a faithful member of Saint Matthew Catholic Church.

Most importantly, our Mom will be remembered for her unwavering faith and strong commitment to family values. Her kindness, selfless love and care for others were examples for all who were blessed to know her.

Our fondness memories were the numerous summer picnics, holiday gatherings and achievement celebrations of all the children, grandchildren and great children which brought immense joy and happiness to her life.

Survivors: Loving sons, Ralph Hernandez, Patrick Hernandez and wife Suzanne, Alexander Hernandez and wife Kim, daughters; Gloria North and husband Bob, Annette McKinnies and husband Marc, Mary Collier and husband Matt, Rose Sweeten and husband David. Her grandchildren include; Stephen Hernandez (Randi), Tammy Nation, Lisa Hardy (Sean), Marc McKinnies II (Seleen), April Postell (David), Krisie Whisenant (Stan), Ronald McKinnies, Donald McKinnies, Julie Bell (Randy), Ian Collier (Ai-ris), David Sweeten (Valentina), Charlie Collier, Michael Hernandez, Amy Collier, Tyler Sweeten, Sam Collier and 20 wonderful great-grandchildren; nieces, Patricia Gomez, Lucille Garcia and husband Ramiro, Anne Valdez and husband Julian, Mary Imelda Rowland and many more nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Arthur Hernandez, her parents Natividad and Remigia Carranco, her beloved daughter Mary Sylvia; brothers Pete Carranco, Natividad Carranco, Jesus Carranco, Rodrigo Carranco, Michael Carranco, John Carranco; and sisters Lucia Rios, Sister Annuniciata Carranco, Lillie Carranco, and Alicia Lopez.

Viewing and Rosary: 12:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. , Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX.

Church Service : 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 04, 2013 at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 2021 New York Ave., Arlington. A graveside burial service will follow at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2021 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010.