Gerald (Jerry) Anthony Hernandez

Jerry was born April 11, 1961 in Coahoma, Texas to Arnulfo Jr., and Jean Hernandez.  He passed away on July 13, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

He married the love of his life Cindy in 1986 after having met when he was just 14 years old. The arrival of their son filled him with so much pride, and he was overjoyed to become a father.

He graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1979 and continued his education for several years. At the age of 21, he entered the commercial electrical industry and excelled in a trade that required precision, skill, and dedication; a testament to his character. He proudly identified himself as a master electrician and was always willing to share his expertise with others.

Jerry’s presence had a profound impact on the lives he touched. He coached his son's baseball team and dedicated many hours to mentoring the young players, many of whom remain friends to this day.

The youngest of eight siblings, he found himself in a unique position, being close in age to most of his nieces and nephews. They have all learned from his resilience and will use the lessons he taught them to positively impact their own lives.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Brothers; Daniel, Arnulfo, and Ricardo; sisters; Katherine Louise, Teresa, and Barbara; niece Debra Jean and nephew Steven.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia; son Gerald Jr. and wife Elia; grandchildren: Adrian, Edgar, LaLa, and Celine.

Sister: Loretta Hernandez; and uncle: Joe Hernandez

Stepmother Lucy Hernandez; half-siblings: Marnie Ortega, Melizza Hernandez, Arthur Hernandez, Julie Munoz, Jesse Ramirez, Alicia Hernandez

Sisters-in-Law: Emma Hernandez, Grace Gamboa, Sara Saldana; Brothers-in-law: Steven Herrera and James McAdory

Nieces and Nephews: John, Anthony, Katherine, Michael, Elizabeth, Irene, Aaron, James, Jeanna, Julie, Miranda, Ricardo Jr., Erick, Elinora, Ruben Jr., Monique, Daniel Jr., Andrew.

The family extends a sincere thank you to Ray Amavisca, Tracey Malone, Letty and Joe Urias, in appreciation of their unwavering love and support.

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