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Ricardo Hernandez Obituary
July 5, 1950-Jan. 25, 2018
Resident of San Jose
Ricardo was born in Del Rio, Texas and then moved to San Jose at a young age. He graduated from San Jose High School Home of the Bulldogs and then got drafted into the Vietnam War right after. When he came back he worked for the City for 31 years. He had a passion for sports but the San Francisco Giants were always his #1. In 1991 he got married to Irma and raised 3 kids, Tony, Hector and Jennifer. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be forever missed and loved.
The viewing will be on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm at Bay Area Mortuary. The service will be Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at 9:30 at St. John Vianney Church proceeded by the burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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ROBERT PENA
January 24, 2024
Not really knowing what I should writer other than missing you and keeping you alive in my heart.
The talks we had were amazing!
Diana Martinez
February 1, 2018
Missing you cuñado,so happy and greatful to God when my sister chose you to be her husband and father to my nepfews. Thanks so much.last time we spoke you were the strong one, you knew I was crying without me making a sound. You told me you were gonna be ok. And I believe you are!
Ray Segura
January 31, 2018
Rest in peace Ricardo, You were a great friend to our family and a close friend to our cousin Ron Segura. I will always remember walking with you and the Vietnam Veterans in the parade on Veterans Day. It was a honor for me to walk with you.
Robert Pena
January 30, 2018
My Vietnam Veteran.
Forever your stories of survival, & accomplishments will always be with me. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I will always be proud of YOU! I will miss our conversations and your thoughts to my questions to be a better man like you.
Richard Ortiz
January 30, 2018
Rest In Peace dear friend. We shared a good 30 year run with the City togethor. You were a true friend and inspiration. We shared a lot laughs at work and after. You will be missed. Richard Ortiz
Ron Segura
January 30, 2018
I met Richard Hernandez when we were both 12 years old. Whoever has seen the movie Sandlot can see the life we had as kids living on Westcourt. Over the years we did not see each other frequently,but always communicated. I do not know when Richard turned in to Ricardo, but I Ricardo was a man who lived his wife and children very much and whenever we spoke he mentioned how happy they made him. He was a friend and a brother! Only wished he was a Dodger Fan.
My condolences to his family!
Vasquez family
January 30, 2018
Love you Uncle!! Thank you for everything you have done for my family and I. Tia Irma ❤ thank you
Rachel Shupe
January 30, 2018
Tio, I still can't believe you're gone even though I prepared myself. I'm so happy that I got to spend so much time with you & the time after, from our long talks & walks, the long chats on the phone & texts. You told me that you loved our long chats & texts & that I'm a unique woman & person. Thank you so much Tio for always being there for me & my family & for always being a great listener, loving, understanding & caring man. You are my favorite Tio! I'm missing you so much, I'll never forget you. Your last wishes to me will always remain & continue forever. My other hero!
Rachel Shupe
January 30, 2018
Tio, I still can't believe you're gone even though I prepared myself. I'm so happy that I got to spend so much time with you & the time after, from our long talks & walks, the long chats on the phone & texts. You told me that you loved our long chats & texts & that I'm a unique woman & person. Thank you so much Tio for always being there for me & my family & for always being a great listener, loving, understanding & caring man. You are my favorite Tio! I'm missing you so much, I'll never forget you. Your last wishes to me will always remain & continue forever. My other hero!
Juan Hernandez
January 30, 2018
Primo: I remember growing up in the fields, having Sunday dinners with all our families, sleeping on the floor. Somehow we made it work. I will miss our long talks and your great smile and your passion for life. God Bless You Primo. We will miss you. Love Juan & Linda Hernandez
January 30, 2018
Primo: I will always remember growing up in the fields having Sunday dinners with all our families, sleeping on the floor and our great talks. I will miss your great smile and your passion for life. You will be missed. God Bless You Love your Primo Juan & Linda Hernandez
Cecelia Gonzalez
January 30, 2018
Love u tio,thank u for always being there for me n my sister's n my kids loved all ur texts!ur great hero of mine love you always
Lisa Zamaniego
January 30, 2018
Ricardo....Going to miss you so much.... You were an exceptional man....Everything you did for my sister and the kids.... It takes a great man with strength and courage to take on a woman like my sister.... Cuz I know she can be a handful.... But you did it and she was so LUCKY to have an incredible man like you.... I'm glad I got to tell you this before God received you.... I promise I'll keep an eye on my sister and keep her in line. ... And know I miss you already and Love You....See you later....
Jody Dietrick-Reyes
January 29, 2018
May God place you all in His loving embrace at this time of grieving.Ricardo is always in our hearts and thoughts and will always be remembered" I can't wait to see him in paradise. Sincerely Jody and family.
"Hey mija, I'm having a good day today!" Love your tio
Cecilia
January 29, 2018
My sincere condolences and prayers to Tia Irma and Tony, Hector, Jennifer and your familia. Tio Ricardo was a great man with a huge heart. Psalm 147:5
He was a big part of our growing up; he was our tio "dad" who gave so much of himself to many. He enjoyed his sports, talking about the "good old" days and worshiping our Savior.
I will miss you forever, like the stars miss the sun in the morning skies..... until we see each other again.....<3
January 29, 2018
To my Tia Irma and kids. My love and condolences to all of you. My Tio will forever be my hero. He gave his love, support, wisdom, laughter and prayers. He is truly one of a kind and I will miss him dearly.
Until I see him again. Matthew 5:12
GO GIANTS !!
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