Cresencia Hernandez

November 26, 1933 – March 23, 2021

Our beloved mother Cresencia “Cris” passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 23, 2021 in Bakersfield, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Rafael, and her sons Michael, Frank and Robert Hernandez. She is survived by her daughters Julia Cisneros and Martha Wengert, sons Ralph and Joe Hernandez (Rosa), 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Born and raised in Bakersfield, our mother was the fourth eldest of 11 children of Jesus and Carmen Gomez. Shortly after graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1952, she met Rafael Hernandez, the love of her life. They were married for 66 years and were blessed with seven children.

Our mother spent the early part of her life as a stay-at-home mom. It took all her energy to feed us, keep us clean, help with our schoolwork and most importantly, ensure we were keeping up with our chores. When she re-entered the work force, she spent 25 years working at the TAP Child Development Center where she enjoyed teaching Pre-K.

Mom loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Their joys were her joys, and their sorrows were her sorrows. She congratulated, comforted, and encouraged her family. But she also let us know when she didn’t agree. “Listen to what I have to say” were her first words of wisdom. She always had a good point and made us think about what we were doing. Mom was strong-willed and the backbone of our family.

She believed in the Lord our God and prayed for us all daily. Our mother lost three children and a husband. The grief of each death broke her heart, but she became closer to God, became more loving, and embraced her living family members even more. She took that extra time to show and express her love each time she saw her family.

Cancer took our mother’s body, but not her heart or mind. At 87, she declined treatment and was ready for what the Good Lord planned. She was ready to be with those she dearly missed.

We were so blessed to be in her presence for so long. We cherish the time we spent with her here on earth. She will be forever in our hearts.

We would like to thank Bristol Hospice for their unbelievable support and outstanding services. Thank you and God bless you all.

Per our mothers wishes, there will be no viewing and services will be private.

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”—Revelation 21:4

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Hernandez family.