Antonio Hernandez Sr., age 99, passed away on November 16, 2017 in Converse, Texas. He was born on July 5, 1918 to Ruperta Uresti Hernandez and Hilario Hernandez of Converse, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Victoria Gil Hernandez and son Julio Hernandez.
He is survived by brothers Marcelino and Erasmo Hernandez and sister Juanita Martinez. In addition, he is survived by daughters and sons, Modesta Vasquez, Rosita Morales and spouse Jorge Morales, Irene Ramirez, Alvina Velez, Inocencio Hernandez and spouse Maria Hernandez, Hilario Hernandez and spouse Lydia Hernandez, Jane Morales and spouse Joel Morales, Mary Lou Morales and spouse Andres Morales, Benito Hernandez, Carmelo Hernandez and spouse Rebecca Hernandez, Chavez Hernandez and spouse Diana Hernandez, Antonio Hernandez Jr. and spouse Debbie Hernandez, Cindy Ortiz and spouse Frank Ortiz, Rosalinda Catania and spouse Darrin Catania, and daughter-n-law Maria Hernandez. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
We will sorely miss his loving presence, and passion for deer hunting, painting, and Farmall Tractors. His legacy will live on through each of us. Visitation will be Monday, November 20, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Panteon De Guadalupe Cemetery.
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