Autumn Celeste Torres-Hernandez

Autumn Torres Hernandez, 30, of Littlefield, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Littlefield, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1994, in Lubbock, Texas to Alfonso Torres and Jennifer Jo Contreras. She married Matthew Hernandez in April of 2016 and remained close friends and co-parents.
She graduated 2nd in her class from Texas Tech University in 2020 and went to work as a pediatric nurse at Covenant Northwest Clinic. She was a survivor, beating cancer twice. She was a cowgirl at heart. She enjoyed attending concerts and travelling. Even though she was the baby girl of the family, she was protective of her brothers. She was a firecracker who was strong-willed, determined, driven and goal orientated. She was also fun, competitive, and charismatic. Most of all she was a loving mother, and she cherished the time that she spent with her children. She loved coaching them and being involved in everything that they did.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Matthew Hernandez of Lubbock, Texas; a son, Ryley Cash Tiller of Littlefield, Texas; two daughters, Madelynn Hernandez of Littlefield, Texas and Taeylynn Hernandez of Littlefield, Texas; her mother, Jennifer Contreras and husband Anthony of Littlefield, Texas; her father, Alfonso Torres and wife Lisa of Littlefield, Texas; five brothers, Alfonso Torres Jr. and wife Mercedes of Littlefield, Texas, Darius Torres wife Chelsea of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Elijiah Torres of Levelland, Texas, Joshua Gonzales of Littlefield, Texas, and Jacob Torres of Littlefield, Texas; two sisters, Judith Alvarez of Littlefield, Texas and Jazlynn Torres of Littlefield, Texas; her grandparents, Linda Rodriguez of Lubbock, Texas, David Trevino and wife Anna of Big Springs, Texas, and Amelia Leal and husband Ramon of Littlefield, Texas; a great grandmother, Julia Rodriguez of Littlefield, Texas; two brother-in-law's, Felix Hernandez III and husband John of Wolforth, Texas, and Christian Hernandez of Smyer, Texas; a mother-in-law, Christina Garcia of Littlefield, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Pat Torres.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Littlefield, Texas. Pallbearers will be Darius Torres, Elijiah Torres, AJ Torres, Mike Martinez, Isaac Ayala and Derrik Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryley Tiller, Jacob Torres, and Joshua Gonzales. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield, Texas.