Henry Hector Hernandez

Henry Hector Hernandez, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in the presence of family. He was born on November 10, 1937, in Yoakum, Texas to Enrique Hernandez and Rosalia (Garcia) Hernandez. He was raised in New Braunfels, Texas where he graduated High School in 1957, he enlisted into the United States Army where he proudly served his country. In June 1962, he married the love of his life Maria (Lopez) of Marion, Texas. Prior to marrying Maria, Henry was accepted into the prestigious San Antonio Fire Department where he proudly served his community for over 30 years rising in rank to Lieutenant.

Dad loved sports and was a LOYAL Spurs and Cowboys FAN along with all his Texas baseball and Football teams hardly ever missing a game or a play. Henry was also an avid Pool player playing on many leagues around town (ACS, BCS, APA and BALSA with Raymond & Belinda at Strokers, his home away from home). Henry also LOVED having his family and friends over for his annual New Year’s Eve MENUDO which is only fitting that he leave us all on his most favorite day of the year.

Henry had many names besides being the Life of the party he was Mr. H., La Grulla, Compadre, Lieutenant Hernandez, Triple H, but the name he was most proud of were grandpa “crappa” and daddy. A proud husband, father, grandfather and friend…Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Maria (Lopez) Hernandez; his parents, Enrique and Rosalia Hernandez; and his sister Elida (Hernandez) Pena. He is survived by three sisters, Elodia (Sebastian) Alvarado, Oralia (Jose) Lagunas, and Rosa (Raul) Villarreal all of New Braunfels, Texas; his four beloved children, Velma Rendon (Ernest), Gina Swift (Wade), Nick Hernandez (Christine), and Jay Hernandez (Karen); nine grandchildren, Eric Rendon, Brittany (Ramon) Puente, Julianne Rendon, Troy (Alysha) Swift, Allie Swift, Sandra Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez, Alexandra Hernandez, and Jake Hernandez; six great-grandchildren, Paxton Puente, Avyn Puente, Haylee Swift, Emery Swift, Jayden Ruiz, and Ryland Avery Ruiz; as well as his numerous nieces and nephews.

The Family would like to extend a special thank you to the Heart Transplant Team from Methodist Hospital for the 29 years of constant care especially Dr. Paraic Mulgrew & Dr. Ricardo Garza along with a heartfelt thank you to his caretaker, Elizabeth (Lisa) Arroyo. THANK YOU for loving our HERO as much as we did.

VISITATIONMONDAY, JANUARY 23RD 6PM-9PMROSARY SERVICE 7PMPORTER LORING MORTUARY

FUNERAL MASSTUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH 12NOONHOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH159 CAMINO SANTA MARIA

Interment with United States Army Honors as well as the SAFD Honor Guard will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Reception to follow at VFW Post 76 on 10th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the San Antonio Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 700208, San Antonio, Texas, 78270, [email protected].