Pedro Lara Hernandez

Pedro Hernandez, aged 83, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Kyle, Texas. Born on June 9, 1941, in Galveston, Texas, Pedro spent his formative years in Austin, where he attended school.

Pedro dedicated many years to Texwood Company, where he retired as a Carpentry Foreman, a role that reflected his love for craftsman work. His hobbies included listening to music, spending quality time with his family, watching his favorite football team "the Redskins", and engaging in craftsman projects.

A devout member of St. Michael's Church in Kyle, Texas, Pedro's faith played a significant role in his life.

Pedro is survived by his spouse, Celestina (Sally) Hernandez; children, Pete Hernandez Jr. and spouse John, Thomas (Tommy) Hernandez and spouse Tina, Sandra Ortegon and spouse Arturo, Audrey Hernandez and spouse David Herrera, Anthony Hernandez, and Jeffrey Hernandez; grandchildren, Jennifer Hernandez, Thomas Lee Jr. Hernandez, Jonathan Hernandez, Jessica Salinas, Monique Mendoza, David Herrera Jr., Amanda Herrera, Joseph Hernandez, Steven Hernandez; brothers, Henry and Jimmy Hernandez; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Annie Hernandez, his sisters Janie Gonzalez, and Sylvia Lopez, and his brothers John Hernandez and Robert Hernandez.

The family will receive friends and relatives at Weed Corley Fish South in Austin, Texas, where funeral arrangements are being handled. Pedro's life and legacy will be honored and remembered by all who knew him.