Gonzalo Hernandez

Gonzalo Hernandez obituary

Gonzalo Hernandez

Gonzalo Hernandez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charles Coelho Funeral Home - Central Falls on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Gonzalo Hernandez 88 of Cranston passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his adoring family on the afternoon of August 20, 2025. He was the husband of Hilaria Gonzalez.

Born in Burgos, Spain on August 6, 1937, Gonzalo was the son of the late Venancio Hernandez and Gabriela Esteban. He came to the United States in 1980, settling in Rhode Island. A strong work ethic, Mr. Hernandez was great provider and role model, working for many years as a butcher. The only thing great than his work ethic was his faith in God, as he was a devout Catholic.

Gonzalo enjoyed a glass of wine everyday and had a kind and pleasant nature which made people flock to him. His impact will be felt forever by those her were close to him and he will be missed and respected forever.

In addition to the love of his life Hilaria Gonzalez, Mr. Hernandez survived his adoring step children as well as several relatives.

Visiting Hours to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend will be held on Saturday August 23rd from 4-6:30pm in the Charles Coelho Funeral Home 151 Cross St. Central Falls. A funeral service will be held at 6:30pm.

Gonzalo Hernández, de 88 años, de Cranston, falleció pacíficamente en su casa rodeado de su adorada familia en la tarde del 20 de agosto de 2025. Era el esposo de Hilaria González.

Nacido en Burgos, España, el 6 de agosto de 1937, Gonzalo era hijo del difunto Venancio Hernández y Gabriela Esteban. Llegó a los Estados Unidos en 1980 y se estableció en Rhode Island. Con una fuerte ética de trabajo, el Sr. Hernández fue un gran proveedor y modelo a seguir, trabajando durante muchos años como carnicero. Lo único grande que su ética de trabajo era su fe en Dios, ya que era un católico devoto.

Gonzalo disfrutaba de una copa de vino todos los días y tenía una naturaleza amable y agradable que hacía que la gente acudiera en masa a él. Su impacto será sentido para siempre por aquellos que estaban cerca de él y lo extrañaremos y respetaremos para siempre.

Además del amor de su vida, Hilaria González, el Sr. Hernández sobrevivió a sus adorados hijastros, así como a varios familiares.

El horario de visita, al que los familiares y amigos están cordialmente invitados a asistir, se llevará a cabo el sábado 23 de agosto de 4 a 6:30 p.m. en la funeraria Charles Coelho, 151 Cross St., Central Falls. Se llevará a cabo un servicio fúnebre a las 6:30 p.m.

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