Joe H. Hernandez

Joe H. Hernandez, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Luz Hernandez, and his loving wife of 66 years, Josephine V. Hernandez.

Joe is survived by his sons: Joseph P. Hernandez (Ernestina), Lonnie Hernandez (Teri), JoJo Hernandez (Melissa); daughters: Patricia Hernandez-Gonzales, Cynthia Calderon (Nick); grandchildren: Joseph G. Hernandez (Melissa), Jessica Mier (Justin), Perla Coronel (Silas Perry), Ernesto Coronel Alicia Hernandez, Alexandra Hernandez (John Almanzar), Jose Hernandez (Kylie Ulibarri), Lonnie Hernandez Jr, Nicki Webb (Josh), Michele Hernandez, Andrea Gonzales Haynes (Justin), Stephanie Gonzales (David Lovato), Nick Calderon (Kate), Kristine Calderon, Rebecca Calderon (Zach Nash); and great grandchildren: Olivia Almanzar, Isabella Almanzar, Santos Hernandez, Jordan Hernandez, Gavin Webb, Sophia Webb, Ava Hernandez, Victoria Hernandez, Tyler Leyba, Cheyenne Gonzales-Dodson, Garrit Haynes, Casey Haynes, Jake Haynes, Sarina Lovato, Jade Lovato, Mya Nash, Ryker Nash,  Joseph Jonathan Hernandez, Marina Segovia, Aria Mier, Amaya Mier, Mila Mier, and Joshua Carrillo Hernandez.

Our family was blessed to have a father, grandfather, and great grandfather that was there for us through the good and the not-so-good moments in our lives.  He taught us the value of hard work.

Joe served in WWII, and two tours of Korea.  He served his community as a Lieutenant for the Albuquerque Fire Department for 33 years.

Our hearts may be filled with sorrow, but we know he is with our Lord and Savior, dancing on the streets of gold, with his loving wife, Josephine.  Joe and Josephine loved to dance and were admired by all that watched them boogie on the dance floor.

Joe's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. A Catholic Service will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00 am at Salazar Mortuary. The Graveside Service will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd NE, 87102.

Due to the COVID restrictions set in place by the Governor masks are MANDATORY to attend Joe's Life Celebration. Salazar Mortuary has a maximum capacity of 80 people.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Hernandez, Lonnie Hernandez, Nick Calderon, JoJo Hernandez, David Lovato, Justin Haynes.

John 15:13 NKJV 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.