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Ruben Hernandez Obituary
He was born in 1954 in Corpus Christy, Texas to Blasita and Ralph Hernandez. He graduated in 1973 from Porterville High School, and moved to Madera where he married and started a family. He enjoyed playing his guitars, BBQ's with friends and family, camping, fishing and working on his yard.
A huge Beatles fan since childhood. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. In his younger years he attended many Rock Concerts and had an enormous collection of music. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carolyn Patton Hernandez, his sons, Ralph (Stephanie), Joseph and Michael Hernandez, grandson Elijah Hernandez. Mother, Blasita R. Henandez; Brothers, Leo (Wendy) and Robert Hernandez; Sisters, Linda Ontiveros and Dolly Balangue (Willy) and many nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his father Ralph M. Hernandez and brother Ralph Hernandez Jr.
Services will be held in Madera, California.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dolly Balangue
August 9, 2021
My beloved brother Ruben you are so much missed and there is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you. You left so many precious memories and all we can do is embrace every moment we shared with you. Love you brother and missing you.
Dolly Balangue
August 9, 2020
Missing you brother, know that you are always in our hearts, mind and soul. We will see you again someday . Love you brother.
August 29, 2013
Although you may be gone, the memories of you will last forever. I didn't know you well as an adult, but I knew you well as a baby and young boy growing up in Alice. Thank you for lending me your brand new bike, that is how I learned to ride a bike. You were so kind. Rest in Peace Rubencito
Your Tia, Yolanda
Linda Ontiveros
August 23, 2013
Brother, I already miss talking to you on the phone. Although I miss you dearly, I know that you are resting peacefully without anymore pain or suffering. You were a good man and I know you are now an Angel in Heaven looking after us. I will always cherish the good times that we shared, your funny sense of humor, your music. Thank you for the memories! I love you brother - until we met again~~~
Kim Sandoval & Jackie Cartagena
August 23, 2013
Linda, Dolly & Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother Ruben. He was such a good guy and we have so many great memories of him. Keep holding on to his memories and the love you once shared. May God Bless you and give you comfort durning this difficult time. God Bless
Dolly Balangue
August 19, 2013
Ruben, I will forever treasure the good times we shared growing up. Thank you for being a wonderful brother and loving Uncle to my children. We all love you and will miss your funny jokes,listening to your music, playing your guitar and hanging out with the family and when I hear a song from the "Beatles" I will instantly be reminded of you and your great love for music. I know you are in Heaven with Daddy, and Ralph Jr. Rest in Peace Brother.
Hope Shields/Balangue
August 15, 2013
God bless and be with you all during this sorrowful time! Aunt Dolly if I could take your pain and sense of loss to ease your suffering I would. Love you all, find comfort in each other an Gods love.
Becky Velasquez
August 14, 2013
To the Hernandez family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Ruben. My prayers are with you all. May god give you strength and comfort thru this difficult time...
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