Rina Darlene Hernandez

Darlene was born at home on February 6, 1947, in Leggett, TX. She brought joy and laughter to her family right from the start as her home birth was described as a “comedy and a farce” by her mother.

She graduated from Aldine High School in 1965 where she was a member of the Future Nurses Club. After graduation, she went on to study nursing in Houston, TX where she worked as a nurse for many years before she switched careers to uphold various administrative roles.

The simplest pleasures in life gave Darlene a humble happiness. Some of her many hobbies over the years included painting, crafting, and reading. Darlene loved collecting family heirlooms, antiques, and enjoyed a good margarita. She had a great sense of humor and didn’t hold back if she had something to say. She also had a fondness for baseball and loved Altuve.

Darlene was a devoted mother and loved her son unconditionally.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Sylvia Manchaca and her brother, C.R. Manchaca. Darlene is survived by her only child, Cody, his wife Crystal, her grandchildren, Bryli Lynn, Madilynn Rae, Haven, and Kaden; her siblings, Cathy Manchaca (wife of C.R.), Paula Phocas, John Manchaca, Lucy Forcum, Wanda Ioannidis, Beverly Shaw, Becky Brocato, Carl Manchaca; and many other family members & friends.

A Remembrance luncheon will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 12-3pm. Deer Park Community Center- Room 12, 610 E San Augustine, Deer Park, TX 77536. Please bring any photos and remembrances that you would like to share.

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