David P. Hernandez, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.
He was born September 17, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA to Pedro Hernandez and Eleanor Liscano Hernandez.
He proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corp.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Augustina Hernandez of the family home; two sons, David Hernandez and wife Susan K of Riverside, CA; Paul Hernandez of Silver City; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernest "Ernie" Dorado and wife Lisa of CA; one sister, Patricia Dominguez and husband Edward of Yorba Linda, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Carmen Martinez.
A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Assistant Pastor Sam Saucedo officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow with full military honors at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.
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