Hector H. Hernandez checked out on May 2, 2017 at the age of 64. He was born in Tempe, Arizona and was a lifelong valley resident and an East High School graduate class of 1971. Hector is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Brigida Hernandez and is survived by his brothers, Wilfred (Dorothy) of Gilbert, Arizona, Raymond (Celeste) of Phoenix, Arizona, Arthur (Cathy) of Avondale, Arizona, sisters, Isabel (Scott)of Mesa, Arizona, Enedina (Randy) of Madison, Wisconsin and Silvia (Rick) of Phoenix, Arizona and granddaughter, Jessica Swedin.
Hector was a WWII history buff and military aircraft aficionado. He also loved target shooting and playing chess. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and treasured Charles Schulz’ Snoopy.
There will be a visitation for Hector on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 5-8:00 pm at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7900 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85207. Services will be held the following day at St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish at 10:00 am, 440 E Elliot Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
Big Brother, you are the sweetest, most generous, gentle person I know. The life God planned for you did not change your nature. I am at peace that it was your time and that you are home.
Hector will long be remembered for his child-like demeanor and subtle sense of humor. I’ll miss watching his head nod as he fell asleep on the other side of the chess board. But most of all I’ll never forget his love of family, expressed in birthday cards he’d send, his asking about his niece whenever we’d see him, and his “hey Sis” or “Nina” with such emotion in his voice.
No longer does he have to ask where Dad and Mom are. He’s gone home, to be with them, and he’s at peace.
Hector, I can remember when I was a kid, I never really understood the things you spoke about. You were so intelligent and articulate, I only understood that as I got older. I used to peek in your room and everything was so different to me, not because I was a girl, but because it was so different to me, again, age had a lot to do with it.
Until we meet again, Rest in Peace Hector.
Cousin Kelly
Sylvia and family,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. The immense amount of joy and love that you shared with Hector was obvious. I can remember the way that your eyes would light up when you spoke of him and before long you were laughing and smiling. I hope that these memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I will keep you all in my prayers,
Bethany
Seeing Hector’s picture on this site made me smile, he was to me a gentle giant and spoke so softly. I pray that Hector rest in peace as he was in life “in peace”.
Where do I begin senor? I have already been missing you. I miss the bantering. I loved cooking you special meals. You would ask for seconds and then when you were done you would tell me chicken noodle soup would have been better. You had a special roommate that missed antagonizing you something terrible. He knew somehow that when you threatened him he had done his job at getting under your skin. The best part now is that you are free with no limitations. You’ll be loved missed and remembered here just as now you can remember us there. My favorite part is I am no longer ma’am to you you know me by name. We miss your big growl just as we miss your big heart. Hugs and kisses my friend from us at the house.
Big Brother, you are the sweetest, most generous, gentle person I know. The life God planned for you did not change your nature. I am at peace that it was your time and that you are home.
Hector will long be remembered for his child-like demeanor and subtle sense of humor. I’ll miss watching his head nod as he fell asleep on the other side of the chess board. But most of all I’ll never forget his love of family, expressed in birthday cards he’d send, his asking about his niece whenever we’d see him, and his “hey Sis” or “Nina” with such emotion in his voice.
No longer does he have to ask where Dad and Mom are. He’s gone home, to be with them, and he’s at peace.
Hector, I can remember when I was a kid, I never really understood the things you spoke about. You were so intelligent and articulate, I only understood that as I got older. I used to peek in your room and everything was so different to me, not because I was a girl, but because it was so different to me, again, age had a lot to do with it.
Until we meet again, Rest in Peace Hector.
Cousin Kelly
Sylvia and family,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. The immense amount of joy and love that you shared with Hector was obvious. I can remember the way that your eyes would light up when you spoke of him and before long you were laughing and smiling. I hope that these memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I will keep you all in my prayers,
Bethany
Seeing Hector’s picture on this site made me smile, he was to me a gentle giant and spoke so softly. I pray that Hector rest in peace as he was in life “in peace”.
Where do I begin senor? I have already been missing you. I miss the bantering. I loved cooking you special meals. You would ask for seconds and then when you were done you would tell me chicken noodle soup would have been better. You had a special roommate that missed antagonizing you something terrible. He knew somehow that when you threatened him he had done his job at getting under your skin. The best part now is that you are free with no limitations. You’ll be loved missed and remembered here just as now you can remember us there. My favorite part is I am no longer ma’am to you you know me by name. We miss your big growl just as we miss your big heart. Hugs and kisses my friend from us at the house.