Ricardo H. Hernandez

Ricardo H. Hernandez, born April 3, 1937 in Somerset, Texas, went to be with our Lord on July 26, 2018 at the age of 81. Rico, as he liked to be called, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. But most of all, he was a friend to everyone he met. He was a proud sailor of the U.S. Navy where he traveled the world. He was a retired veteran from the U.S. Navy Reserve and achieved rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was also a man of all trades. He was knowledgeable in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, automotive, electrician, farming, and storytelling. He was always ready to tell you a story about his days living in the country. He was very fond of the country and enjoyed taking drives with his granddaughter, Brandi Rose, to see the countryside. Until recently, he discovered through his ancestry that he was 54% Native American; a confirmation of his family genealogy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merced & Teodora Hernandez; daughter, Roxanna H. Delgado and siblings, Fermin, Clemente, Isidoro, Jose, Maria Elena and Maria Elisa. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Enedelia Hernandez; children, Ricardo M. Hernandez, Jr., Hilda Hernandez, Jose Rene Hernandez, Erika Guillory; grandchildren, Joseph Ricardo Delgado, Antonio Valdez, Opal Mariah Valdez, Erik Guillory, Brandi Rose Delgado, Marley Miranda Guillory and Maya Giselle Guillory; siblings, Consuelo, Gloria, Manuela, Santos and Jesus as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. Rico will be greatly missed by all. The visitation will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. Jude Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

I’m Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of the day

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah, yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life has been full, I've savored much

Good friends, good times,

a loved one's touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now, He set me free!