Felipe Hernandez Jr.

October 5, 1948 - June 19, 2013

A Catholic funeral service mass was celebrated on Friday, June 21, 2013 for Felipe Hernandez, Jr. , age 64 of Lamesa, Texas at 2:00 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kurumbel officiating. Burial followed at Dawson County Cemetery under the direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. A Rosary service was held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the funeral home chapel. Mr. Hernandez passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Lamesa. Felipe was born on October 5, 1948 in Lamesa. He married Mary Lou Martinez on January 12, 1970 in Lamesa. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Felipe was a farmer. He enjoyed fishing and always willing to lend a helping hand. Preceded him in death was his wife, Mary Lou Martinez; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Hernandez, Sr.; one brother, Pablo Hernandez. Survivors include his son, Ernest L. Hernandez of Snyder, TX; four daughters, Barbara A. Olmedo and Noreen E. Hernandez, both of Harmmond, IN, Sandra M. Hernandez and Marrisa J. Hernandez, both of Lamesa, TX.; three sisters, Adela Ochoa and Elia Rendon, both of Lamesa, TX. and Minnie Martinez of Lubbock, TX.; seven grandchildren; fourteen nieces and nephews.