OBIT – José Benito Hernandez Sr.

MISSION – José Benito Hernandez Sr., 78, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Hernandez was born on July 31, 1937 in Abram to Clemente Hernandez and Nicolasa Ochoa.

Survivors include his wife, Hilda F. Hernandez; children, Fernando Hernandez, Mary Lou Guajardo and José Benito Hernandez Jr.; and six grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Jan. 13 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abram. Burial followed at San Jose Cemetery in Abram.