Teodora Hernandez
Obituary
Teodora Hernandez passed away unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 18, 2020, at the age of 91.
She was born on May 3, 1929, in Berkeley, Calif., to Abraham and Manuela Navarro. She was the second born of 10 siblings. Teodora married Paul Hernandez Sr in 1950 and they had seven children: Paul Hernandez Jr. (Lupe) Salinas, Dora Haro (Mario) Soledad, Norma Cressman (Bruce) Prunedale, Janet Ventura (Henry) Soledad, Esther Fuson (Greg) Stockton, Rachel Gomez (Richard) Salinas, Joseph Hernandez Salinas. She was also a loving Grandmother to 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Manuela Navarro; her sisters: Abigail Navarro, Elisa Molina, Mercedes Navarro, Esther Navarro, Mary Lou Navarro; and her great grandson, Isaiah Ventura.
Teodora was a devout Catholic and attended mass regularly. She was still very active always keeping busy. Teodora watched her grandchild and greatgrandchildren after she retired. Her family was very important to her and she loved to cook for her family, making homemade tortillas and the best Chicken Mole.
She crocheted many blankets, so many that there is a blanket in every family member's home. She loved to garden and care for her roses. She enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk, Shirley Temple and cooking shows. She was a fan of the bay area teams the Giants and 49ers. She possessed a curious mind keeping abreast of current events and happenings in politics. She was very interested in history and enjoyed taking trips with her daughters including a trip to DC being in awe of all she saw.
Her dog Joanna would be by her side during the day. She was the driving force behind providing a home that she was able to purchase while raising her seven children in Soledad. She taught her children to work hard and never lose sight of their dreams.
Viewing will be held at Struve and Laporte Chapel on 41 W. San Luis St. in Salinas, Calif., on Jan.3, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rosary by invitation.
Mass will be held at Madonna Del Sasso Church on 320 E. Laurel Drive in Salinas on Jan. 4,, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
Interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery on 850 Abbott St in Salinas.
Funeral Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · December 30, 2020