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Santos Hernandez Obituary

Santos (Joe) Hernandez Born 9-4-1925 entered into rest San Jose, CA 2-9-2009. Beloved husband of 55 years of Dolores Hernandez. Loving father of Joey Hernandez. Dear brother-in-law of Addie Frietes. Cherished God-Father of 9 and uncle of numerous nieces,and nephews, and numerous cousins. A native of San Jose, CA. Age 83 years. A member of AFSA, Native Sons, Independent Telephone Pioneers. Visitations will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, 2-11-2009 at funeral home below. Friends are invited to attend Vigil Services on Thursday, 2-12-2009 at 7:00 P.M. at Lima Family Erickson Funeral Home, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, Ca. Funeral services will be held Friday, 2-13- 2009 at 9:15 A.M. at the above mortuary, thence to St. Patrick's Catholic Church where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated commencing at 10:00 A.M.. Interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Jose, CA.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 10, 2009.

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Christopher George

March 15, 2009

Joe Hernandez was my father's (Richard George) cousin. I remember visiting the Hernandez family several times going back to the 1970s, and enjoyed their hospitality. I offer my sincere condolences to Dolores and Joey.

Margaret David

February 12, 2009

David, Margaret, Eddie and Mikey are praying for Joe's soul. May he rest in peace. We will miss his greetings from across the street. We are so grateful for the time we knew and spent with Joe.
Dolores and Joey we are saddened by your loss and pray that you may get comfort during this time of grief.

Edwin Johnson

February 12, 2009

Dolores (Rosebud). You know how we feel and we will forever rember the good times we had together. We will have Joe in are heart for ever and miss him dearly.
Ed & Sandy

Nicole Mike Adam Aunt Dolores Uncle Joe & Cerina 6-16-2007

Mike Esther Adam Nicole Cerina Phillips

February 11, 2009

We loved our Uncle Joe so very much. He and his stories will be truly missed. Our loss is heavens gain.

Ed, Lea, Krion, Kayla Valenti

February 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will cherish all the memories of Joe. I wish it were possible for us to be at the mass.

Ed Olson & Family

February 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hernandez Family. May God Bless you all during this sad time. We wish you all the best.

Patricia Adams

February 10, 2009

Our thoughts are with you Dolores and Joey and your family. We will always have fond memories of Mr. Hernandez. You both have been wonderful to my sister and to us as from little kids until we have grown up. I thank you for all the wonderful times we have shared. I pay respects to Mr. Hernandez for the man and father he was and for how kind he was to all of us. He is now at peace and I pray that my parents are guiding him along with the lord up in heaven. God Bless you all. The Adams,Olson Familys

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