Manuel M. Hernandez

Manuel Moreno Hernandez entered eternal life on March 17,2016. He had great strength and was deeply rooted in his faith and devoted to his family. Manuel was born in Missouri City, TX on November 5, 1924 to Emilia and Dionicio Hernandez. Manuel worked to support his family before serving in the US Army from 1945 until the end of the war. Upon returning home he met the love of his life, Lucy Luna and shared 66 years of marriage raising a wonderful family. Manuel loved his family and especially cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in his retirement.

Proceeded in death by his parents and four siblings, Anita Melchor, Jose M. Hernandez, Herminia Bueno, and Francisca Lopez.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy, children Theresa Adame (Joel), Manuel Hernandez (Lori), Patricia Ford (Greg), and Matilda Hernandez; grandchildren Jason Adame (Lauren), Emili Adame Olson, Angela de los Santos (Colin), Alex Hernandez, Natalie Ford, Ryan Ford, and Kevin Ford; Great grandchildren Jackson Manderson, Wynn Luke Adame, Sloane Adame, Joaquin de los Santos and Olivia de los Santos; Brothers and Sisters - Dionicio Hernandez, Mary Alonzo, Jessie Hernandez, Angela Leija, Connie Roushion; Along with many nieces and nephews from the Hernandez and Luna families.

He was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Church for over 50 years and attended services several times each week until his later years. He was employed as a machinist at Rheem’s Manufacturing for his entire career. He was a lifelong Astro’s fan and especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren to the games.

Pallbearers - Joel Adame, Greg Ford, Jason Adame, Alex Hernandez, Kevin Ford, honorary pallbearer Ryan Ford.

From Emili Adame Olson

They broke the mold when they made you baby! You will always and forever be in our hearts. A strong and caring man who sat back and observed, loved to play tricks and games with the kids, still could become jealous even after 66 years of marriage if my grandmother went to dance without him at the YMCA, a true lover of baseball, and a man so dedicated to his faith through and through. We Love you Popo!

Arrangements under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, Houston, TX.