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09/05/1928
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12/27/2010
Lorenzo Hernandez Obituary
Lorenzo (Larry) V. Hernandez, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010, of natural causes. He was 82. He is together again with his wife, our mother, Teresa, who went to be with the Lord on April 4, 1997, his brother Lucio Hernandez, parents Cruz and Emilia Hernandez and his beloved dog, Shady.
Lorenzo was born September 5, 1928 in Fresno, California to Cruz and Emilia Hernandez. He married our precious Mother on March 10, 1952 and had nine children; Daughters Mary Lou Garza(Rene -Bakersfield), Jennie Brunick, (Mike - Nipomo), Stella Campos (Ricardo-Nipomo), Sons, Larry (Bertha - Nipomo), Rudy (Donna-Atascadero), David (Eva-Texas), Eddie (Juanita - Santa Maria), Joe (Santa Maria) and Manuel (Teresa - Nipomo), 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews who loved him.
He joined the United States Army in March, 1952, where he was a Sergeant during the Korean War. He received three medals and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was very proud of his country and especially proud that his son David, grandson Mitch and nephews had served as well.
He worked for San Isidiro Farms until his retirement in 1992.
He was a life long member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and VFW in Santa Maria.
Our family would like to thank the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department, Santa Maria Police Department, Sonny Lopez, KSBY, KCOY, and family friends who helped with the search of our dear Father. And a special thank you to San Isidrio Farms in providing the meals to our family during this difficult time.
Visitations will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2011 from 4:30 until 7:00pm in the Chapel of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. A Rosary service will also be held at Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary on Tuesday the 4th beginning at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held the following day, Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 10:00 am at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Nipomo with burial to follow in the Santa Maria Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens.
Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorenzo Hernandez
Linda Solis (Ortiz)
January 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maryann Duran
January 5, 2011
Words can not express how deeply sadden I am to hear about the passing of Larry. I would go to church on Sunday mornings and see his smiling face. He was a very generous man and would offer his seat to my daughters or myself, when we got to church late because of softball games. He sat in the back row in the left side seat. Every time we seen him he had this huge smile on his face. He was very considerate and would make sure we weren’t too hot or too cold. He enjoyed playing with my niece and would ask my daughters about softball. Larry always asked about my niece when she wasn’t able to attend service with us. Larry spoke of his children and family before services started and would ask how my family was doing. He was an awesome friend and I will really miss him. I am glad that I was able to meet him and share Sunday services with him.
Family and friends of Larry I will keep you in my prayers during this time of grief. May the Lord grant peace and strength during this difficult time. Larry your smile will be missed by many. Please say hello to my Grandpa Ernesto and Uncle Roy in heaven for me.
Rick & Bobbi (Navarro) Adams
January 5, 2011
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Luis Navarro & Family
January 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christie Alarcon
January 4, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Aurora Marroquin-Acosta
January 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May GOD give you the strength needed to get through this difficult time.
January 4, 2011
SO sorry to hear about your father,we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Renee Almaguer and Family
Rachelle Baker
January 4, 2011
My Prayers and thoughts are with you, through this tough time.
Al & Stella Medina
January 4, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Hernandez family. God Bless and take care.
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