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Leonilla Lopez Hernandez

Queen Creek, AZ, USA

January 17, 1933 - June 16, 2020

Jan 17, 1933 - Jun 16, 2020

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Nellie, 87, was called home early Tuesday morning on June 16, 2020, in Queen Creek, AZ.

Nellie was born in Riverside, CA on January 17, 1933, part of a family of five brothers and two sisters.

Nellie lived most of her early life in Douglas, AZ with her eldest sister then traveled back to the Phoenix metropolitan area where she lived until her passing.

Nellie and Ignacio Hernandez were married in February of 1957 and celebrated 63 years together. Nellie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was also amazing at cross-stitching and quilting in her retirement years. Nana Bidi was the one you went to for homemade tortillas, a warm hug, and a truth only she was able to deliver. Her spunk and never-ending energy gave inspiration to all that knew her.

Nellie was preceded in death by her children Alice Leyvas, Betty Ann Chiago, and Ralph Hernandez.

Nellie is survived by her husband, Ignacio T. Hernandez; sons Joe Mercado, Richard Mercado, and Ignacio Hernandez Jr; daughters Gloria Navarro and Mary Rodriguez; 27 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

A special thank you to Emily, Tammy, and Dreema at Alder Leaf Assisted Living for the extraordinary care you took of our precious Nellie.

The visitation services will be held on Wednesday, 06/24/2020 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Lowmans Funeral Home located at 717 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041. Mass will be held on Thursday, 06/25/2020 at 10:00 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church located at 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. After the services everyone is invited to gather at American Legion Post 1 at 364 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 for food and to share memories. Burial will follow the Mass at Saint Francis Cemetery for immediate family members only due to COVID restrictions.

"When life separates us, we'll know it is your soul saying goodbye to your body, but your spirit will be with us always." -Christy Ann Martine

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