John Lopez Hernandez passed from this life on November 17, 2022 at the age of 77. He was born January 19, 1945 in Slaton, TX to Bartolo and Dolores Hernandez. He married Irene Hernandez on December 15, 1996, and they shared 26 years together. He was a machine operator at Farmers Co-Op and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. John enjoyed cooking barbecue and being with his family. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved music and joking around with everyone. He will be remembered for being a great, loving father, husband, and brother.
John is survived by his wife Irene; his children Leonard Hernandez (Yolanda), JoAnn Jabalera (Vidal), and Sandra Tijerina; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and his sisters Geneva Torres, Maria Torres, and Pauline Valdez. He is preceded in death by his parents Bartolo and Dolores Hernandez and his brothers Manuel and Jose Hernandez.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels, with the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.
Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.