Judith M Hernandez

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MEMORIAL WEBSITE:http://www.never-gone.com/memorials/judyhernandez

She was born to parents Jose Z. Martinez and Sara G. Martinez, on April 24, 1930 in Laredo, Texas. After graduating from Laredo Martin High School at the age of 16, she married the love of her life, Pedro V. Hernandez and moved to San Antonio, Texas.

Judy, as she was known and loved by all, worked as a Personnel Specialist/Investigator in Civil Service for the U.S. Government. Early in her career, she worked as a secretary at Kelly AFB in San Antonio and after many years of service, she retired in 1983 from the Office of the Special Counsel in Dallas, TX. Judith also became a U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Legalization Officer in 1988, an ESL/Bilingual Instructor in 1990, and an accomplished real estate agent and investor in 1983.

While she worked and raised her 4 children she attended night school and went on to study Occupational Education at Southwest Texas State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) degree in 1978.

She enjoyed teaching English as a Second Language, Real Estate, tutoring children to read at Glen Oaks Elementary and was always an active volunteer of Oasis Seniors and the St. Luke’s Guadalupana and Senior’s groups. She always worked hard to be healthy and enjoyed walking, swimming, and experiencing new places and activities. Judy loved to travel and made several trips throughout the United States, Europe, and Latin America. She stayed several months with her daughter, Rebecca, and family, living in Michigan, Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela. “Mi casa es su casa” was one of her mottos and she kindly opened her home for months to several family members throughout the years.

Judith met Pedro V Hernandez through his sisters, Cristina and Enriqueta Hernandez. They were married on September 16, 1952 in Laredo, Texas. Together they raised 5 children: Sara Jane Hernandez (6-12/1953), Teresa Hernandez, Pedro Hernandez Jr, Ricardo Hernandez, and Rebecca Crispino.

Judith is survived by her 4 children, Grandchildren: Ricardo Hernandez Jr, Mark Hernandez, Lauren Lozano, Pedro Hernandez III, Angelica Crispino, James Crispino II, Isabella Crispino, Great-Grandchildren: Jacob Hernandez, Emilia Hernandez, Cameron Hernandez, Bennett Hernandez, Bynn-Arianna Hernandez, Phoenix Hernandez, and Dylan Lozano, her brothers: Jose Martinez and Leonel Martinez.

She was preceded in death by Pedro V Hernandez Sr, husband, Sara Jane Hernandez, daughter, Sara G Martinez, mother, Jose Z Martinez, father, Ricardo Martinez, brother, Sara Padilla, sister, Edna Martinez, sister.

All the family would like to give special thanks to her niece, Carmela Padilla, who cared for her daily needs these last 3 years as our mother’s Alzheimer's disease advanced. She was always loving and giving of so much of her time and patience. She gave our mother a big smile with her delicious pancakes and special outings and walks.

The family has entrusted Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237 with the arrangements. An Outdoor Celebration of Life and Love honoring Judy is scheduled for March 6, 9am-11am at Los Patios, 2015 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78217. Deacon Joe Borrego will officiate the ceremony including a rosary, eulogies, and the prayer service. A police procession will lead us to the burial at San Fernando Cemetery #2, 746 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237. All Covid protocols will be strictly implemented including masks, temperature checks, and social distancing. A Covid test prior to the event is strongly requested. It is a large area, so please bring your lawn chairs to maintain distance. Remember the weather will also be in the 50’s, so appropriate warm clothing is suggested. For those not able to attend, the event will be live streamed and the link will be posted to her memorial website noted above.

Our mother was always a very big proponent of education, so in lieu of flowers, any donations made in her name to the following would be greatly appreciated: Madonna Center at https://www.madonnacentersa.org/, Holy Cross HS - call Jesse Arguello 210-433-1611, or Providence HS - call Jessica Sanchez 210-224-6651, ext. 221.