Santos Hernandez Sr.  , went home to be with our savior on Monday May 27th, 2024 in Levelland.    He married Erminia “Minnie” Tello, on July 1957 in Lockhart, Texas and they shared 10 children from this union.   Santo’s and his wife moved to Levelland from Lockhart in 1960.  Santos was a hard working man who leaves behind an amazing legacy for is family to remember him by. He owned and operated Hernandez Tire Repair Shop for over 40 years.   His hobbies were going to the Casino, scratching lotto tickets, drinking Coffee at the Spot Restaurant and working all the time.  He was a long time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Levelland.  His memory shall be cherished by his family and friends. 

Proceeded in Death by:

Spouse of 51 years:   Erminia Minnie T. Hernandez

Parents:  Fernando Sr. and Teresa Ruiz Hernandez

Daughter:  Mary Alice Gutierrez

Son:   Santos Hernandez Jr.

Brother:   Frank Hernandez   

Survivors:

Daughters:  Virginia (Jesus) Rodriguez, Lorrie (Julio) Ruiz, Teresa (Chris) Pharis, Louisa Hernandez, and Crystal Hernandez all five of Levelland.  

Daughter in Law:  Maggie Hernandez of Seagraves

Sons:  Thomas Hernandez,  Recardo (Berta) Hernandez, and Daniel Hernandez all three of  Levelland

Son in Law:  Alberto Gutierrez of Levelland

Grand Children: 23   Great Grandchildren:  28   Great Great Grandchildren:  2

Sisters:   Nicolasa Martinez, Juana Sanchez and Estella Zamora all three of Levelland

Brothers:   Crispen Hernandez of Brownfield and Adolfro Hernandez of Lubbock