Las Cruces, New Mexico
1924-2011
Ramon G. Hernandez, long time resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on July 25, 2011 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Ramon was born in Big Spring, Texas April 6, 1924 to Valentina Gonzalez Flores and Vicente Hernandez. He was the youngest of 11 children. Ramon grew up in Midland, Texas and served in the US Army prior to moving to Las Cruces in 1959. A singer-songwriter, Ramon enjoyed sharing his passion for music by playing his guitar for everyone, especially at church and the Munson Senior Center. His laughter, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed. Ramon was an honorable man who is well respected by family and friends. His parents, 10 siblings, a son, Lazaro Hernandez and daughter-in-law, Donna Marie Isaacs Hernandez, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Vicenta Soto Hernandez and their children; Frank S. Hernandez (Nicole), Maria Elena Thomas (Steve), Ruben S. Hernandez (Yolanda), Eva Hernandez (David Pruett), Norma Noel (James); grandchildren, Melinda Lujan-Severns (Tim), Rocky Lujan, Elizabeth Perez, Joni Lujan, Dana Rae Hernandez, Trevor and Cory Noel, Franky Hernandez, and great grandchildren, Hannah and Elijah Severns. Other survivors include his daughter, Lorenza Hernandez; a son, Ramon Hernandez, Jr., and sisters-in-law, Aimee Sanchez, Juanita Gallegos and many nieces and nephews. As well as close family friends, Frank Medina, and Ermelinda Quintela. Visitation for Ramon will begin at 6 PM Thursday, July 28, 2011, followed by a Rosary, 7 PM in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E Boutz Road. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 29, 2011, 10 AM in Our Lady of Health Catholic Church, 1178 N. Mesquite Street. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be family members. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to everyone that provided care for Ramon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
Read More4/6/2023 Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dad. I miss your phone calls and hearing your voice. But I have the beautiful letters you wrote me and the songs you recorded for me. Good memories of us eating BBQ in Midland, when you would come visit me. Love you forever, Dad. Rest in peace. One day I will see you again and will be together forever.
Irene Hernandez
April 06, 2023 | Family
Dear Elizabeth Perez,
It's Laura again. I also had no idea your Grandfather was the man so enjoying playing his guitar outside in the garden of Mesilla Valley Hospice. I would walk by and I thought oh how wonderful that is to see.
Laura Preston
July 29, 2011 | Lawrence, KS
Dear Elizabeth Perez and family. I'm very sorry about your loss but I'm so glad I got to know you Elizabeth (and Max) at Mesilla Valley Hospice where you Grandfather and my Mom were. It was as if we were mean't to cross paths through God. You Grandfather and my Mom passing away on the same day is very strange and everything happens for a reason and is in God's plan. I still cannot believe they also had a friend in common that would visit them on the exact same day and we didn't even know...
Laura Preston
July 29, 2011 | Lawrence, KS
Ms. Evita and family, I was in shock to hear that your papito passed away. I am so sorry and please give my best to your mom and family. Don Ramoncito was my daddy best of best friends when he finally retired, they both loved to sin g and play their guitars. Now they will play for the great heaven above those beautiful songs. I still have the song that your daddy wrote for my daddy. He was so wonderful just like you are. Please contact me should you need anything and call me 312-5310 so I...
Lupe Medina
July 29, 2011 | Las Cruces, NM
To the family of Mr. Hernandez,
I am very sorry to hear of his passing. He was my grandfather's good friend. My grandfather was Tony Medina. It sadden me to see that he had passed but I know that he is in a better place and that they are playing guitars and singing because that is what I last remeber them doing before my grandfather got sick. It was nice to have met Mr. Ramoncito. May god bless you all and watch over you all as well. May god confert you all.
God Bless!!
July 29, 2011
My Dear Grandfather:
I am so happy that I was able to be your care giver. It was a joy and the greatest pleasure and honor of my life. It was God's plan all along, Grandpa. I was meant to take care of you the way you always took care of me. It was my destiny determined God from the day you went to the chapel in the hospital to pray for me. I prayed daily that God would direct my steps and help me to make the right choices regarding your care. I could feel a supernatural power directing...
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Perez
July 28, 2011 | Las Cruces, NM
Norma, Ruben and families:
I was so sorry to learn of your dad's passing - my heart goes out to you. May your loving memories of him hold you tight as you make your way through the weeks and months ahead.
Bea Lytle Kuckens
July 28, 2011 | Las Cruces, NM
My dear Father, I will miss you very much. I am so glad that I was able to be in the room with you when the end of your life came to an end. I hope you knew just how much I loved you. Your daughter: Lorenza Hernandez, Lubbock Texas
Lorenza Hernandez
July 27, 2011 | Lubbock, TX
Dad,
You are now in Jesus' arms and he has welcomed you home. I will miss our phone conversations and you telling me about we live in Ysleta,TX and how you used to sing to me when I was a baby.
I will cherish the songs and letters you sent me for the rest of my life.
Even though you didn't get your wish of coming to Corpus Christi to see me,
now you can see me everyday. Tell Tio Juan, Tia Cruz and Tio Lencho hello for me, cause I know that they were waiting for you at the...
Irene Hernandez
July 27, 2011 | Corpus Christi, TX