Michael Anthony Hernandez II

Michael Anthony Hernandez II, born January 23, 1982 was called home by the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2012, at the age of 29. Michael was preceded in death by his beloved paternal grandparents, Adolfo G. Hernandez, Beatrice M. Hernandez; and maternal grandparents, Abel Cano, Consuelo Cano, along with numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his daughter, Raelyn Marie Hernandez; son, Noah Michael Hernandez; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Anthony Hernandez (Sandra); sisters, Michelle N. Butler (James), Cynthia A. Victorino (Hector); brothers: Matthew A. Hernandez, Markus A. Hernandez and Juan Guillen; nephews: Joseph Gomez II, Christopher Romero, Daniel Romero; nieces: Semajia Butler, Elena Victorino, Erica and Brianna Guillen; godparents, Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert San Miguel; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Michael graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 2000, went on to graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin in 2009. Michael was a field office organizer in Cleveland, Ohio for President Barack Obama during the 2008 Presidential Election. At the time of his passing Michael was a Campaign Manager for Mr. Phillip Cortez seeking election to a State Rep. of Texas position. Visitation will be at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Roy Akers Funeral Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. On Wednesday, January 18, 2012 a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. followed by a procession taking Michael to his final resting place at Sunset Memorial Park on Austin Highway for entombment. Services for Michael Anthony are under the direction of his close friend Ms. Ingrid Castello with the funeral home. Pallbearers will be: Aaron J. Mireles, Frank Torres, Alfred Aguirre, Travis Bryant, Fabian Viera, Dax Ceja, Oscar Armendariz, and Seth Henderson.