- Date Of Birth: December 12, 1922
- Date Of Death: April 25, 2015
- State: New Mexico
Lupe was born December 12, 1922 to Panfilo Hernandez and Jesusita Villalpando in Ballinger, TX. He married the love of his life, Consuelo “Connie” Miranda on May 15, 1946 who survives him at the family home after 68 years of marriage.
During Lupe’s life, he served our country in the Army during World War II; he enjoyed his time as a Deacon at El Calvario Baptist Church. Lupe worked at Glovers Meat Packing as a meat processor, worked at Kimbell Food distributing and also worked for the Roswell schools as maintenance.
Lupe is also survived by his children: Lisa and husband Peter Alvarado; Gina and husband Eugene De Los Santos; Dodie Hernandez; Louise “Lulu” and husband Ruben Anaya; Andy Hernandez and a very special friend, Diane Hernandez. Lupe’s brothers and sisters are, Andrew Hernandez of Mission Hills, CA; Tony Hernandez and his wife Nina of Las Cruces, NM; Steve Hernandez and wife Delia of Roswell, Panfilo Hernandez Jr. and wife Mary of Roswell; sister-in-law Blanca Hernandez; numerous nieces and nephews. Lupe was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Shawn Alvarado, Sara Alvarado, Stephanie Amaro, Miranda Anaya, Eugene De Los Santos Jr., David De Los Santos, Robert Hernandez; 11 great grandchildren: Adrian Amaro Jr., Gabriel Amaro, Adrianna De Los Santos, Andrea De Los Santos, Michael De Los Santos, Nicky De Los Santos, Samantha De Los Santos, Jacob Alvarado, Kassandra De Los Santos, Samuel De Los Santos and Robert Hernandez Jr.
Lupe was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Pete Hernandez, Margaret Torrez, John Hernandez and a grandchild Samantha De Los Santos.
