

He was born in El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras, on May 15, 1950. He graduated from the Academia Militar de Honduras General Francisco Morazán and the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA) in Panama and Fort Benning, Georgia, USA. Eduardo served a distinguished career in the Armed Forces of Honduras, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, and was also a proud published author. Beyond his professional achievements, he had a deep passion for music, writing, literature, family, plants, and good food.
He is survived by spouse, Gueyby Portillo, Children Hernandez-Portillo; Marlon (Marcela), Gustavo, Gaby (Matthew), Jennifer (Carlos), Johana (Robert), and Eduardo. Grandchildren: Eduardo Hernández, Arianna Hernández, Sophia and Mia Priestley, Valentina Hernández, and Lucas and Sebastian Winkel; Siblings: Dario Hernández (Melida) and Juan Ramon Hernández (Walterina). He leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and lifelong friends.
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure; you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
A Private Family Viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website at: Eduardo Hernandez Bonilla Obituary - Fort Myers, FL
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