Mrs. Santos R. Hernandez, a homemaker, passed away November 25, 2008. She was 81.

Mrs. Hernandez was born to Esteban Rodriguez and Piedad Garza Rodriguez on October 22, 1927 in Sinton, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Sinton.

Survivors include her husband Jose Hernandez of Sinton, Texas; 5 sons, Raul (Maria) Hernandez of Houston, Texas, Joe (Diana) Hernandez, Roger (Gloria) Hernandez, Raymond (Mary) Hernandez, and Enrique Hernandez, all of Sinton, Texas; 2 daughters, Juanita (Augustine) Mendoza, Sr. of Taft, Texas, and Anna (Jimmy) Cordova of Victoria, Texas; a brother, Jose “Pepe” Rodriguez of  Flint, Michigan; 3 sisters, Maria Mata and Elida Gonzales, both of Sinton, Texas and Pascuala Ramirez of Tucson, Arizona; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Santiago “Jimmy” Hernandez; a daughter, Guadalupe Hernandez Gonzales; her parents, Esteban and Piedad Rodriguez; 2 brothers, Juan Rodriguez and Jesus Rodriguez, Sr.; 2 sisters, Julia Carrizales and Elena Gonzales.

A rosary was recited Friday, November 28, 2008, 7:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service was held Saturday, November 29, 2008, 10:00 AM,  Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Shaji Varghese as celebrant. Burial followed at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton, Texas. Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home.

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