Doroteo A. Hernandez

Doroteo Angelo Hernandez, age 77, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 30th, 2024, at his home with his Loving wife by his side. Doroteo was born in Vale, South Dakota to David and Fransisca Salazar Hernandez. 

Doroteo married Ignacia Vela on November 22, 1963. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage and their 77th birthday, they were born on the same month, day and year. 

Doroteo maintained his relationship with God our Father. He was a devout Catholic, prayed his rosary daily, participated in the sacraments, and accepted the teachings of Christ and his Church. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church since its existence, a Cursillista, and a member of ACTS Missions. He served at Daily Mass as a Lector, Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister and anything else he could do to serve our God and our Church. He raised his children to do the same. He built his foundation at home with God, Family and the Love for Music, which has been handed down to all his children, and grandchildren. He was a member of St. John’s Spanish Choir from the age of 19 years old. He had his own Mariachi, “Mariachi Caminante” which consisted of his wife, his sons, daughters and family friends for countless of years. Serenading and bringing joy to many people. 

Doroteo is preceded in death by his Father: David Castro Hernandez and Fransisca Salazar Hernandez, his brother Frank Hernandez and Grandsons, Doroteo Joshua Hernandez, Justin DeLeon, Alejandro Ortega and Great Grandson Alexander DeLeon. 

Doroteo is survived by his Beloved Wife: Ignacia Hernandez, his sister Janie (Ruben) Hernandez, his 5 children: Tereso (Tammy) Hernandez, Michael (Jaqueline) Hernandez, Christine Hernandez Ortega, Criselda (Jimmy) Vosquez and David (Lauren) Hernandez. 12 Grandkids, 17 Great Grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. 

Rosary will be recited on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:30 pm, followed by the Funeral Mass at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hondo, Texas at 2:00 pm.