Mariano Hernandez Obituary

Mariano Hernandez

Mariano Hernandez, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27 2013, surrounded by his family at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31st, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mariano was born July 26, 1913 to Eligio and Gregoria Hernandez in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was the oldest of ten children. Upon arriving in the United States in 1921, he lived in Holiday, Kansas. In 1937, he married Elisa Rodriguez. They made their home in Armourdale until the flood of 1951. They were married for 59 years with Elisa preceding him in death in 1996. He was a long time resident of Kansas City, Kansas. Mariano and Elisa raised four children. He was employed at Swift and Co. for 35 years and was able to enjoy 38 years of retirement. He enjoyed working on cars, beginning with his Model T., fishing, traveling with family, going to KU football and basketball games and attending his grandchildren's activities and sporting events. He was a long time member of the First Spanish American Baptist Church. He celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends with 275 in attendance. He talked fondly of the great celebration he had just one month ago. He was preceded in death by his wife Elisa, his parents, brothers John, Joe and Nick. He is survived by his children: David (Carolyn), Esther McPherson (Jerry) both of Tonganoxie, KS, Richard (Nancy), Lawrence, KS, and Cindy Wright (Wiley), Kansas City, KS. He had 10 grandchildren; Colette, Jennifer, Debbie, Rick, Mark, Krista, Misha, Cruz, Kellie and Andrew. He also had 14 great grandchildren, with a great grandson to be born in September to be his name sake. The family would like to thank the 6th floor staff at Providence and the staff at Kansas City Hospice House for their gentle care given to Dad. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo. or First Spanish American Baptist Church 700 So. Mill St., Kansas City,

Kansas. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444)

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Mariano Hernandez

10 Entries

Gabriel Zamora

August 31, 2013

I will miss our talks and just knowing you as short of a time as I did was a blessing in my life. Thank you for sharing your experience's with me as they reminded me of my own. God be with you and your family!

Monica Aguilar-Sharp

August 31, 2013

Now today as they lay you to rest your with the Angels of our family like all the rest that we have lost but now I know your With the best. You lived a century with us on earth now it's time to share you with the rest In paradise with the rest of the family. You will be missed and In my heart. But your memory will always be with us. When you came around me you always made me smile. Always look good in your suit And I was amazed how well you were getting around on your own. I hope to live as long as you have. You have lived a long and prosperous life full of energy and love. My prayers goes out to all the Hernandez Family and specially to My Grandma Jovie. I know you Loved your Brother Unconditionally Your great-niece Monica Aguilar Sharp

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Liz Carver

August 30, 2013

To see my Uncle Marian at his 100th birtday was a joy. I could see he was the happiest man on earth to have his family,nieces,nephews,sisters,brother, and all his friends there to celebrate 100 years of life. What a great and beautiful send off. To live 100 years and enjoy his life to the fullest. He left this world with no regrets. Now our dear Uncle has started his journey to the most powerful place as he will enter the gate of Heaven where our Aunt Alice,parents,uncles,our loving Dad Paul and all who have gone before him will greet him with open arms. You will be missed Uncle Marian, but your memory will live forever. Love your niece Lizzie

Karla Higgins

August 30, 2013

This man was an inspiration. He truly loved God, and always had a wonderful, cheerful attitude. He will be greatly missed! My condolences to the family.

August 30, 2013

THINKING OF YOUAND PRAYING FOR YOU IN YOUR TIME OF YOUR LOST OF YOUR DAD. GLORIA BROWN-JACKSON

Marc & Camille Boyce and family

August 29, 2013

We will miss seeing "Grandpa" at the sporting events. He truly was a nice man. Our prayers and sympathy are with your family.

Teddy Drost

August 29, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. With my sympathy and prayers for you and your family.

Elaine Wright

August 29, 2013

Sincere condolences to Mr. Hernandez family. He was a wonderful neighbor and man, always spoke so lovingly about his wonderful family!

Sal & Jeanette (Andy's daughter) Cervantes (Hernandez)

August 29, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Uncle Marion's childrend & grandchildren. He was such a great man and so full of life. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort knowing he is with our Father in Heaven.

Steve Nielsen

August 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.

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