Jesus P. Hernandez

Mr. Jesus P. Hernandez, age 97, passed away February 16, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on July 18, 1925, in Lockhart, Texas to parents, Raphael and Concepcion (Perez) Hernandez. Jesus was born a few years prior to the start of the Great Depression. At the age of 9, his mother passed away and Jesus left his school studies and dropped out of school. His humble beginnings instilled in him the value of an education, hard work and frugality; traits bestowed upon his children and grandchildren.

Jesus joined the United States Navy at the age 18, proudly serving his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Following his enlistment in the Navy, he transitioned into the Civil Service where he retired after 37 years. His last job working in computer operations required top security clearance.

He met his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Louise Tovar in San Antonio, Texas where they made a home and raised a beautiful family. Jesus was an avid hunter and fisherman and following retirement his son, Richard introduced him to the game of golf. A passion that stayed with him until his late eighties. Jesus was dedicated to his faith and was a long-time parishioner of St. James Catholic Church.Jesus was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise; parents; son, Jesse T. Hernandez Jr.; two grandsons, Jesse Anthony Hernandez III and Richard Stephen Hernandez; and his aunt, Margaret Alcala who helped raised him in his mother’s absence.

He is survived by his sons, Richard and his wife, Sandra and Edward and his wife, Rossana; grandchildren, Steve Hernandez and his wife, Yadira, Kelly Marie Hernandez-Villarreal and her husband, Felipe, Kara Hernandez, Robert James Hernandez, Christina Hernandez, Sandra Estelle Hernandez; great- grandchildren, Emilia Grace and Alex Gabriel Hernandez, and Brandy Noelia Villarreal; half-siblings, Jacinto, Erasmo, Adan, Raphael, Ruben, Armando, Elvia, Alvino, and Rosa; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.

Jesus and Mary Louise were very quiet and caring individuals. They are remembered for their love of family and their passion for dancing. Our family takes great comfort in knowing they are together again and dancing side by side in heaven.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave.

ROSARYTHURSDAY, MARCH 16, 20237:00 PMPORTER LORING MORTUARY 1101 MCCULLOUGH

FUNERAL MASSFRIDAY, MARCH 17, 20239:30 AMST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES111 BARILLA

Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.