Floro “Django” was born in Macabebe, Pampanga to Judge Sofronio Hernandez and Gertrudes Pacia on August 18, 1932. He went to school at Manuel L. Quezon University and graduated Law. He married Pilar San Jose on December 2, 1956, in Tondo, Manila. He was blessed with four children - Flordeliza, Florinda, Floro Jr. and Florante. He was a man from humble beginnings and did everything he could to provide for his family. He ventured into driving a passenger jeepney alongside his wife, and eventually went on to driving the jeepney school service when his children started school. He grew the business as a fleet of jeepneys and opened his own Auto and Tire supply (PV Auto Supply). A hard-working man, he sought every opportunity to strive better for his family and ventured into more businesses. He opened two gasoline stations (Caltex and Petron) and a trucking and tanker service. With his diligence and support of his wife, they were able to send all of his children to college. He imbedded to his children the importance of patience and hard work. They had a comfortable and meaningful life. He was well respected in his community and was elected as a community chairman. He also volunteered in non-government organizations like the Lions, Kiwanis and Walkers clubs. He prides in being a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Valenzuela Chapter. He migrated to the US with Pilar to join his children Floro Hernandez Jr., and Florinda Mendoza. He dreamt of bringing his whole family to the US for better opportunities. Finally, he succeeded the whole family were reunited in 2013 and at this time he retired in Tampa, Florida.
Floro is preceded in death by his first born, Flordeliza H. Llesis “ BabyLiz” on July, 2011 and her husband Wilfredo”Chuckoy” Llesis on December, 2003. Their kids, Emil Jack “Chiking” Llesis, who is married to Kathlyn Corona (Kids- Mykael Joaquin amd Zophia), and the twins Sandra Hernandez and Sarah Hernandez remain.
Floro is survived by Florinda “Beben” and Ruben Mendoza, their children Jay and Joanna married to Brandon Nolde. Followed by Floro Jr. and Teresa Hernandez, their children, Frances married to Patrick Palugod, Florence Liao (Kids- Audrey and Natalie), Terence Hernandez and Floriza married to Jerome White (Kids- Benjamin Carter and Brooklyn). And Lastly Florante “Ante”and Melinda Hernandez, their children, Louie married to Yesenia, Joseph, Faye, Pearl and T-Jay Hernandez. He is also survived by his brother, Lucio Hernandez.
Funeral services will be held on April 11, 2021 at 5:30 pm (Mass). at Blount & Curry Funeral Homes. And Dinner being provided at Florinda Residence in Captains Reef Court Tampa, FL.
Cremation Services will follow April 14, 2021
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