Obituaries
Katherine Hernandez, 86, was born in Menard County on November 25, 1935, to parents Raphael and Manuela Rosas. Katherine passed away peacefully in her home, from this life into heavenly glory, surrounded by all of her children on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Katherine was a devout Catholic. A member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a lifetime resident of Menard County.
She married her Cowboy, Mike Deanda Hernandez on January 26, 1952, in Menard County. They had seven children all of which live in Menard: Mary Angel Bostwick (Mike Bostwick), Margaret Deanda, Marina Zamora (Mike Pratt), Ricky Hernandez, Mary Madeline Rezzlle (Ricky Rezzlle), Robert Hernandez, and Tina Murchison (Boyd Murchison). Katherine had 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great-great -grandchildren.
She is survived by all of her children, grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and 4 sisters, Leonor Martinez of Junction, Lucia Deanda of Menard, Anna Maria Rosas of Austin and Mary Lou Mata of Houston. She is preceded in death by her parents, her Cowboy-Mike Hernandez, sisters: Berta Quiroz, Ester Gamez, Velia Hernandez and two infant brothers that died at birth.
Katherine received her nursing degree at Menard Vocation School of Nursing and dedicated her life to the service of her family and the patients of Menard County. She worked at the Menard Hospital for a number of years in charge of surgery, central supply, infant nursery and general nursing. When a new physician came to Menard to set up practice, the hospital always chose Katherine to help set up the practice. She worked in the home health field for 25 years, helping to establish the Menard Home Health Services at the Menard Hospital. In 1992, she assisted in establishing Home Health Services of Mason, Kimble and Menard, Incorporated. She assisted in keeping medical services within the Menard area. She set up blood pressure clinics at the Senior Center, so patients could get their blood pressures checked regularly. She also held monthly birthday parties for the residents of the Menard Manor. Katherine was a fantastic cook and she served many Thanksgiving meals for nurses in the community and the elderly, who had no family with which to spend the holidays. She loved the Lord and offered the love of Christ in her work and in her home. Katherine loved to listen to Allan Jackson's Precious Memories. She will be dearly missed by many.
The family would like to thank the Kimble County Hospital, Menard Manor and the Hospice of San Angelo for their loving care of our Mother, Katherine.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Menard with Father Mark officiating. Burial followed at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Menard.
Proverbs 31:25 - She is clothed in strength and dignity; And she laughs without fear of the future.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Menard.
Please visit Mrs. Hernandez' online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes. com.