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BORN

1937

DIED

2022

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900 West 4th Street

Weslaco, Texas

Gregorio Hernandez Obituary

Mercedes - Gregorio Hernandez, 85, passed away on November 11, 2022, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Gregorio was born on September 4, 1937 to Mr. & Mrs. Eustacio Hernandez.

In 1956, Gregorio enlisted in the United States Army as a PFC. His work ethic and dedication quickly earned him the rank of SGT. He served in the military for 9 years and was honorably discharged.

Gregorio met his future wife Emma Alicia Lazcano in 1960. They were married on November 25, 1962, at First Baptist Church in Weslaco. God blessed them with sixty years of marriage and three children. Gregorio and Emma raised their children in Mercedes and were faithful members of the First Baptist Church.

Gregorio worked at Border Butane/Federal Petroleum for twenty years. Gregorio worked for Weslaco ISD for five years and then South Texas ISD, where he retired after eighteen years.

Gregorio was an avid saltwater fisherman. He loved working in the yard and had a green thumb. He shared his love of gardening with others. He also enjoyed cooking and outdoor grilling, especially with his family and friends.

Gregorio is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Andres Elizondo, parents, Mr. &

Mrs. Eustacio Hernandez, and siblings, Rolando and Geronimo Hernandez.

He is survived by his loving wife, Emma Alicia Hernandez, children, Rebecca Ann Calzada of Leander, Maria Alicia Hernandez of Mercedes, and Ricardo Andres Hernandez (Gina) of Weslaco. Also surviving are 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 7 grandchildren.

A celebration of lifer ceremony will be held on December 10th from 2-5 at McCaleb Funeral

Home with full military honors.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Monitor on Dec. 4, 2022.

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