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Hernandez, Lucius 'Lu'
Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection died on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 93. Lu was born in Arandas, Mexico to Jose Hernandez and Higinia Aceves, immigrated to the United States as a child and settled with his family in East St. Louis, IL.
Lu graduated from the University of Dayton and taught in Spain and Peru. He returned to St. Louis in the 1960s and began a 25 year career teaching foreign languages at CBC High School and later at Kenrick- Glennon Seminary.
Most loving husband of Sandra Hernandez; proud father of Mario (Connie) Hernandez, Michele (Thomas) Carter, Andre (Emily) and Adrian Hernandez; step-father of Patrick and Brian (Sarah) McCarthy; beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and cherished friend to many.
Services: A memorial Mass will be held at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church at a later date. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made in Lu's name to Society of St. Vincent Depaul at Queen of All Saints, 6611 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucius Hernandez
Kevin Ray
November 2, 2023
Mr. Hernandez was my Spanish teacher freshman year, first semester 1982 ; he told our class we had to learn the Hail Mary prayer word for word in Spanish. To this day I know that prayer word for word in Spanish (try me).. He also helped me with other classes and was always there for his students. Nice man and excellent teacher...learned a great deal from him.
Chris X. Moloney - Class of '88
November 2, 2020
Mr. Hernandez had a strong impact on my life. His class lessons were filled with valuable and memorable life lessons.
Harry R. Salinas, Ph.D.
October 30, 2020
May He Rest In Peace. I had the pleasure of meeting my Spanish teacher, Mr. Hernández, in my freshman year (1964). The first Hispanic American teacher at CBC. It was comforting to know a foreign language teacher in the staff. The first Hispanic-American teacher in the staff. He was kind, understanding, a great teacher and mentor. I was blessed to be his student and to graduate from CBC´s JROTC Program, Class of `67.
Mark Leighton CBC Class of 1982
October 24, 2020
Mr. Hernandez was my Spanish teacher for 3 years. My favorite teacher by far in high school. A mentor and friend that taught me more about the English language than any English instruction before our meeting and since combined. He was one of the most decent men I have ever encountered. A true blessing to me and teacher of life. Gracias a un gran hombre.
Tom Egan
June 3, 2020
He was a great educator. I am grateful to have had him as a teacher.
Bill Dorr CBC Class of 1969
June 1, 2020
Mr Hernandez was my Spanish teacher at CBC. In his class I was Senor Puerta. I have always remembered his intelligence and the warmth of his personality. May he rest in peace.
Former CBC student
May 31, 2020
Mr. Hernandez was a great teacher. Always engaged, always fair, always funny. Bless his soul. May God comfort the family in these times.
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