Aurora Hernandez

She was born August 7, 1943 in Dallas, Texas to Geronimo and Irene Hernandez.

Aurora was the third to the oldest of eleven children and loved being with her family. As a mother of three daughters, she was known for being a hard worker, a provider, and an inspiring role model. She led by design and knew early on, the importance of teaching them to be strong, honest and hard-working. Being a single mother of three was a difficult journey but despite the sea of rough waters, her moral compass and her faith in GOD, remained firm.

She held a variety of jobs during the course of her career, from meat-packing companies to driving large vehicles to her last employer, Baylor Hospital where she worked for over 20 years before retiring. Her work friends respected, highly valued and loved her. One of her accomplishments was job dedication proven by being awarded five consecutive years for perfect attendance. Even icy days couldn't stop her.

Being around family and the center of attention was one of her greatest pleasures, simply because she loved to laugh. She was known for her “dichos”, threatening to spank her daughters with a “chancla” that could turn corners, and making awesome tortillas.

As adults, she knew if her girls were together, there would be laughter. While they had a special place in her heart, nothing could compare to her grand-children and great-grandchildren. During their school ages, she would go after work to pick them up from school, she always listened to them and generously gave them whatever they wanted. As they got older, they showered her with prized drawings, brought flowers, took her on vacation, to dinner, shared ice cream and created many special memories. Most cherished were the thousands of smooches she received from her grandchildren, their families and all those who were around her.

The men in the family played a special part in her life as they catered to her, helped take care of her and serviced this matriarch, when she needed them most. Her pretty smile flourished while being pampered and tended to, as she expressed gratitude many times over.

Though she had her moments of love and compassion, she was known for telling the truth, even when it was not what you wanted to hear. If she was upset, those around her knew it. Feisty she was, and she wore that hat proudly.

When she retired at 62, she enjoyed her “me” time. She loved Tejano music, watching her favorite novelas, working on crossword puzzles and reading. She loved talking about her childhood, sharing Hernandez family memories, her personal journey and lessons learned. She was very loved and will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by her daughters: Irene Villaseñor (Ciro Rebolloso); Delores Hernandez (Robert Soto) and Carol Silva (Hector); her sister Jerry Moreno (Albert); her grandchildren, Monica Emrick (Ted), Michelle Villaseñor, Daniel Martinez, Victoria Gonzalez (Paola Tovar), Adriana Gallegos (Brian), Adam Silva, Randy Silva (Chelsea), Hector Silva, Jr. and Danny Hernandez; great-grandchildren, Moriah Emrick, Madison Emrick, Keagan Payne, Gabriel Martinez, Isaiah Martinez, Gavin Gallegos, Jarrett Gallegos. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing will be held on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 4:00pm-8:00pm with the Rosary at 6:30pm at Gonzalez Funeral Home 3050 N Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Tx 75247

Catholic Mass service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7617 Cortland Ave, Dallas, TX 75235

The burial service will immediately follow mass at 11:00am at Calvary Hill Cemetery 3235 Lombardy Ln Dallas, TX 75220

A receiving of family and friends (la comida) immediately following the burial service at Bella Luna Event

Hall (in shopping center near Sam Moon) 11834 Harry Hines Blvd #101 Dallas TX 75234

Feel free to wear purple on Tuesday in her honor.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneralsdallas.com for the Hernandez family.