Gabriel Hernandez, 75, of Westmorland passed away Tuesday, July 14.
He was born March 24, 1940 in Mexico. Mr. Hernandez was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was a hospitable, loving, tender person and a great councilor. Mr. Hernandez leaves behind his beautiful wife of 50 years and 6 months, Raquel Hernandez; along with six children, Gabriel Jr. of Moreno Valley, Delores of Brawley, Eduardo of Westmorland, Carlos of Phoenix, Arizona, Jerry of Westmorland, and Mario who entered our Lord's Kingdom January 12, 2005. Mr. Hernandez had 20 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hernandez worked for Buddy Ashurst over 40 years. He has two surviving brothers, Victor Sanchez and Johnny Sanchez both of Westmorland and one sister, Rosita Sanchez Romero of Westmorland. Mr. Hernandez was a volunteer firefighter for the Westmorland Fire Department. He was honored and awarded by the City of Westmorland "Bee Keeper of the Year" in 2011.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley on Thursday, July 23. Chapel Service, officiated by Pastor Ramon Arroyo, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, July 24 at Frye Chapel. Gabriel will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery following the service.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Hernandez

12 Entries

Sanchez Family

July 24, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Hernandez Family. Prayers to the family for guidance and strength from the Lord during this difficult time. RIP Gabriel Hernandez. You will be missed

Jasmine (Gutierrez) Suo

July 23, 2015

Tio Gabriel was very warm and kind soul now in the presence of the Lord. My heart goes out to tia Raquel and cousins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Evelia Castellanos & Family

July 23, 2015

Dear Hernandez Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad moments. We remember Mr. Hernandez and appreciated him and his kindness. Always friendly to everyone and with a big smile on his face...I met him and his wife as a child in Westmorland and recall how polite he always was with us. May he RIP.

Chris Piper

July 23, 2015

Awe my condolences to the family I'm sorry to here about Mr Hernandez he is a great friend and neighbor you will truly be missed but now ur in The Lord hands in our lovely heaven.. Much love from the Piper family

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Terry and Peter McCoy

July 21, 2015

Our most sincere condolences to the family Hernandez. Sorry to hear about the passing of Gabriel we pray for comfort and strength at this time of sorrow. Hugs to all the family.

Javier Gutierrez

July 20, 2015

I will dearly miss my brother in law. Gabriel was my role model for nearly 50 years. Especially throughout my childhood. Not only did Gabriel enlighten my mind when he led us to campgrounds throughout southern California, but, he showed us that there is a whole big world out there we need to discover. He was a compassionate and patient father, a loving husband to my sister, and an understanding brother in law. But, most of all he shared his love with everyone he knew. With his soft, yet raspy voice, he would invite anyone, without prejudice, to a cafecito as a bridge to tranquility, peace. We must never forget Gabriel. For each one of us, must live our lives in the most honorable way, just as Gabriel did. Lets keep his memory alive, deep in our hearts, until we see each other face to face, again.let us wait until the day, Jehovah God calls us so we can all be together again. With respect and sincerity- your brother in law, Javier Gutierrez.

Edward Hernandez

July 19, 2015

Hi Pop's.. This Is Your Son Edward Hernandez. There's No Words To Express How I Feel Pop's, All I Could Tell you for now , is that i Miss You Pop's. I Wake Up Daily Reminiscing, When you would call me at times and say " Vente Al Cafe Mijo".. Just with That It just Tears Me Up Know Your No Longer With Me Dad..I Also Recall The Times We Would Ride To work Daily When We Both worked For Bud Ashurst American Honey Co, For Years Until You Almost Retired.. We Both wil Always Have A Great History Record Of Me Bee Moving, and Us together Taking Out Honey in the Middle Of Summer, Breaking The Record Of Harvesting the Huge Amount Of Honey For The Company..I Will Always Miss You. I Love You, and I Know For A Fact That you're In a Much Better Place Now Pop's.. From your Son Son " Edward Hernandez"..

July 19, 2015

Dad words can't express how much i will miss you and love you so much. I will never forget all the values and morals you have taught us. And most important... how you taught us to Love, trust and have Faith In God. You are a legend to me and many. Love you dad with all my heart and soul. Love, Your daughter Delores Hernandez. You will never be forgotten...

Julie (Gordah) Medrano

July 19, 2015

Our most sincere condolences. May God give the family strength during this great time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

July 19, 2015

Dad you always brighten our lives,thank you for teaching us the truth threw our lord Jesus Christ our savior,(John 14:6)with much love,your son Jr.

July 19, 2015

con Amor y muchos recuirdos para mi papa (El Grand Hombre) de parte de Tu hijo primojenito Jr,Genoveva,Gabriel III,Joshua,Genevie Hernandez, love daddy!

July 19, 2015

I love you dad,we will miss you your son Gabriel Jr.

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