He attended C.L.C in Merced for 18 years. Esteban met his wife, Bertha in 1983 at B and T Cabinet. He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, nephew and friend. He enjoyed being with friends and family and his favorite pastime was to make people laugh. Esteban was a kind, funny person. He loved the Lord and gave praise to Jesus until his last breath. He will be missed dearly.
Esteban was preceded in death by his Ama, Rita Rocha; his Apa, Tiburio Hernandez; uncle, Jesus Hernandez and aunt, Rosalinda Hernandez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Bertha Hernandez of Planada; his children, Steve Hernandez Jr. of Fresno and Nicholas Martinez (Emily) of Planada; his mother in law, Socorro J. Martinez of Planada; his mother Ignacia Hernandez of Merced, but he was raised by his grandmother whom he called Ama, Rita Rocha Hernandez; his brothers, Juan Morales of Merced and Robert Zepeda of Merced; his sisters Veronica Ochoa (Russ) of Merced and Linda Hernandez of Merced. He is also survived by his uncles/brothers, Max Hernandez of Merced, Able Hernandez (Margie) of Atwater, Nick Hernandez and Francisco Hernandez of Merced; his aunts/sisters, Maria Rodriguez of Merced, Belia Paulin (Raymond) Gary of Merced and Louisa Cornaglia (Gray) of San Diego.
There will be a visitation held for Esteban Saturday, January 30, 2021 12:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home located at 1490 B Street, Merced. The memorial service will start at 2:00 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratfordevansfunerals.com for the Hernandez family.
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