Elpidio Saldaña Hernandez

Elpidio Saldaña Hernandez obituary, Bakersfield, CA

Elpidio Saldaña Hernandez

Elpidio Hernandez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parkview Mortuary on Dec. 12, 2025.
Elpidio (Pete) Saldaña Hernandez passed away on December 10, 2025 in Bakersfield Ca. He is the widower of Lydia Hernandez. They shared 49 years married together.

Born in Mercedes TX he was the son of Francisco and Juanita Hernandez.

They shared eight children.

Elpidio attended Delano High School and that is where he met the love of his life.

Elpidio and Lydia married on March 1, 1974.

Soon after they had daughters Laura and Elisa.

Elpidio was a simple guy, yet with great work ethics and a devoted family man.

He is survived by his daughters Laura Briseño (spouse Adrian Briseño) and Elisa Hernandez, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Sister Linda Goo (spouse Darrell Goo)

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