George Hernandez

George Hernandez, Sr., was born on July 19, 1939 and passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Evaristo Hernandez and Maria Mercedes Hernandez and sister Maria Ramona Mermea. Mr. Hernandez worked for EPISD for 31 years. He also worked at Warehouse Services as a truck driver. He was a member of two rock and roll bands in 1958 and in 1960, The Del Aces Band and The Ambassadors Band. Mr. Hernandez was married to Frances Melendez for 42 years. She passed away on February 25, 2003. “Now they are TOGETHER with God.” Mr. Hernandez is survived by sons: George Hernandez, Jr. and wife Lori, Joe Hernandez and wife Velma, and Jerry B. Hernandez; daughters: Gloria Gomez and husband Robert, and Inez Javier and husband Mo; 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, four loving sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Aaron Duron, Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Angel Hernandez, Joe Hernandez, Jr., Joe Hernandez and Mo Javier. Visitation 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm, Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass 10:00am, Friday, August 11, 2017 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 5649 Dailey. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.