January 9, 1948 - June 10, 2022
God visited us on June 10th to take the hand of one of his children. Frank Hernandez was born on January 9, 1948 in Dinuba, California to Mary and Jess Hernandez, raised in San Jose and later moved to Stockton, California to be with his wife Ritchie. They were happily married for 35 years.
Frank worked for the San Jose Sheet Metal Workers Union for 30 years. After an apprenticeship and moving up the ranks, he became the foreman of a strong crew. He retired at the early age of 55, after which he and his wife followed their dreams of owning multiple real estates to care for their family. Frank and Ritchie loved to DIY fixer uppers and create loving homes, going so far as to build an extended addition to their first home. He was also a great artist and loved to build and fix items for his children and other family members. Frank had an avid love for the outdoors and enjoyed 4th of July camping with his close friends and family and loved fishing and deer hunting with his brothers.
Frank was a devout Catholic and a loyal parishioner to St. Bernadette's church. He volunteered at the annual rummage sales and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul gathering food and clothing for those less fortunate. Frank also had a deep love for all animals and even participated in many dog shows winning blue and yellow ribbons with his Akitas. Later on having a big heart for Dachshunds and cats. In addition he was a loyal fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland A's and would occasionally take his nephews to games. He relaxed by reading murder mystery, fantasy and science fiction novels and had a love of Mexican and Motown music.
Frank is survived by his wife Ritchie Hernandez, 5 daughters Lori Hernandez, Carmen Hernandez, Elizabeth Granados, Reina Calder, Veronica Hernandez and a son Tony Hernandez; brothers Daniel and Ruben, Sister Rosie, along with 15 grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a caring, loving man who touched many hearts and lives without want for anything in return.
SERVICES:
His funeral services will be held Friday, June 24th at St. Bernadette’s Church in Stockton, CA. The Viewing will be from 9-11 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial will be at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, CA