Photo courtesy of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home
Midland, Texas
Apr 9, 1948 – Dec 6, 2021 (Age 73)
Ruben U. Hernandez, age 73, of Midland, Texas went to his heavenly home on December 6, 2021. Ruben was born April 9, 1948 in Midland, Texas to Genaro and Martha Hernandez.
He grew up in Midland, doing various jobs. Being a truck driver was his favorite job. He traveled a lot of miles and enjoyed being on the road. Rubens favorite pastime was watching tennis, knew every player, where they were from, what ranking they were , and the country they played for. He also enjoyed history and geography. Ruben traveled overseas and enjoyed his time and adventures from Germany to South America and different countries in between. Rubens face lit up when he spoke about being in other countries, and how different the people and customs were.
Rubens memory, love, and legacy will be cherished by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Hernandez; sons, Ruben Lara, Sonny Hernandez, Paul Hernandez; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rosendo Collazo, Gregorio Collazo, Fermin Hernandez; sister, Victoria Lara; and grandson, William Mancha.
Viewing will be Wednesday, Dec. 8th from 1:00pm to 9:00 pm with a Rosary to be held at 7:00pm Wednesday evening at Lewallen-Garcia Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass is set for Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00pm at San Miguel Arcangel Catholic Church with Father Patrick Akpanobong officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven North Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service will be, Diego Mancha, Manuel Mancha, Isaac Mancha, John Phillip Hernandez, Tommy Ramirez, and John Nevarez III.
Ruben you will be missed by us all , you were a star gazer, everynite we see the stars and look up we will remember you.
Read MoreI am so very sad to hear this news. Ruben worked with us in our family business for many years. He was truly one of the kindest people I´ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was a dedicated, dependable and hard working man. He was a great friend and traveling companion to all of his coworkers. He will be missed by so many. I´m glad I knew him.
Shonna Schmid
March 12, 2022
Ruben and I worked together for many years at my father's produce company. I am trying to reach out to his family. Any information would be very much appreciated. I am lucky enough to call this man a dear friend. We covered thousands of miles together and talked about many things. If anyone has the contact info for his loved ones, please respond to this.
Aaron Schmid
March 09, 2022 | Midland, TX | Coworker
I will miss this man! I have thought about him over the years, he used to work for me. Always a good kind soul!
Galen Haynes Click
December 13, 2021
