Frances Hernandez

Frances was raised in Loveland and graduated from Loveland High School. She married Ricardo Hernandez on August 17, 1973 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Greeley. While taking care of her family, she worked at Hewlett-Packard as well as continuing her education at Aims Community College and graduated from UNC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Later she worked at Aims Community College and Greeley-Evans School District 6.

Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as cooking, traveling, reading, watching sports, card games, and jigsaw puzzles. Her favorite vacation spot was Maui. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. Frances always thought of others before herself. She was passionate about learning and helping her family and friends.

Frances is survived by her husband, Ricardo; daughter, Christina Hernandez of Evans; son, Mario (Laura) Hernandez of Thornton; six siblings, Richard (Marianne) Becker of Morro Bay, CA, Janice (Johnny) Santillanes of La Porte, Roland Becker of Pierce, Mary (Phil) Nicks of Rush Center, KS, Cynthia Neve of Kempner, TX and Randy (Shelly) Becker of Sagle, ID and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Catherine McDonald, sister-in-law Mary Becker, brother-in-law Gerald Neve, sister Julie Becker, and niece Kim Rowe.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. both at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Vested Interest in K9s (which benefits protection for police dogs). Both can be sent in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.