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Marcelo "Papa" Hernandez

July 17, 1936 — May 13, 2023

El Paso

 

Marcelo "Papa" Hernandez 86 passed away peacefully in his sleep May 13, 2023 with both his daughters by his side.  He was born in Socorro, Tx & married the love of his life on Feb 3, 1959. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather.  He was a proud Army veteran, he was also an exceptional carpenter & foreman for many years. He was preceeded in death by his brothers' Lorenzo & Juan Hernández, his beloved wife Gregoria Hernández & their only son Carlos Hernández. He leaves behind two daughters Sonia (Rudy)Nunez  & Sandy (Eddie) Carrillo, seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. He will be missed beyond measure & loved by all.
 
Pallbearers will be Rudy Nunez, Eddie Carrillo, Robert Dorado, Eddie Carrillo III, Daemond Dorado & Nikolas Carrillo 
 
Honorary Pallbearers are Donovin Dorado & Dominik Dorado
 

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr, El Paso, Texas 79907. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. A Graveside will then follow at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, Texas 79906. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.  

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Visitation

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Mountain time)

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9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907

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Prayer Service

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Mountain time)

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Celebration of Life

Thursday, May 25, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Mountain time)

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Graveside Service

Thursday, May 25, 2023

1:30 - 2:00 pm (Mountain time)

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX 79906

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