Mr. Hernandez was born March 9, 1922, in Robstown, Texas. He was a carpenter and worked for Beech Aircraft Corp.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 1996.

Survivors include a son, Richard of Wichita; a brother, Leonardo and wife Paula of Corpus Christi, Texas; two stepbrothers, Guadalupe and Santos, both of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina.