Hernandez, Benito (74), a long time resident of Birmingham, Alabama, died peacefully on October 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Juanita Hernandez; brother, Roberto and sisters Carmen and Elena. He is survived by eight siblings, Carlos, Lupe, Pedro, Joe, Janie, Teresa, Anna, and Lucie. Benito was born in Mexico on February 12, 1946. He was the eldest of 12 siblings. Benito loved God, friends, and family. His innocence was greatly admired by many and will continue to be an example of God’s multiple acts of love and mercy bestowed upon those who knew him. His kind and loving soul will be dearly missed.
The family would like to thank the staff at Mount Royal Towers in Birmingham for their kindness and care.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, followed by a rosary and Mass at St. Bedes Catholic Church at 12:30 p.m.. Burial will follow at Alabama Heritage Cemetery.