Richard Edmundo Hernandez
August 27, 1922 - June 5, 2012
Obituary
Born Ricardo Edmundo Hernandez, August 27, 1922 in Nogales, Arizona son of Edmundo Hernandez and Guadalupe Vergara Hernandez, passed away at home on June 5, 2012
Richard attended schools in Tucson, Arizona and in 1938 he enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corp during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration. When WWII started in 1941 Richard volunteered for the US Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and assigned to the 63rd Coast Artillery, Battery B. Consequently, the whole unit was transferred to Seattle, Washington to protect The Boeing Airplane Company. From Seattle, Richard’s unit was sent to Ft. Lewis for training. He was then transferred to Ft. Lawton in June of 1945 which was the point of embarkation for Japan, and in December of 1945 he was sent to Okinawa Japan. His unit was assigned to the Japanese islands to detain and disarm the Japanese armed forces after the war had ended. In December of 1945, Sgt. Richard E. Hernandez returned to Ft. Lewis where he was Honorably Discharged from the US Army January 6, 1946. After discharge from the US Army, he remained in Seattle where he and his wife raised their family.
Richard’s civilian life began with Seattle City Light in October 1946. He retired from Seattle City Light as an Electrical Safety Specialist after 23 years of service. In between working two ten-year terms at Seattle City Light, Richard obtained his Washington State Real Estate Broker’s License and worked many years in the real estate business.
Richard is survived by: his wife of 37 years, Joan Marie Hernandez; his youngest son, Robert Anthony Hernandez (Patricia) of Bothell; his step-son, Eric Danielson of Shanghai, China; his grandson, Mark Moeller (Melissa), and three great-grand children, Mary Lynn, Matthew and Micah Moeller of Everson, Washington, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Humphrey, and two of their children, Richard E. Hernandez, Jr. and Sherry Lynn Hernandez.
Joan, it was a lovely service and wonderful to learn more about Dick’s background. My thoughts are with you.
Joan, I am so sorry I couldn’t attend today’s service. I have such fond memories of Dick. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan –
My sincerest condolences go out to you in your time of great loss. I fondly remember Dick’s smile and the devotion to each other you both shared. I am very sorry that I was not able to attend the service today. You are in my thoughts. mm
What a truly remarkable man! Solid, strong service to his country. Navigated a true course as Husband,
Father and Friend. Loved by his family and all who knew him. Highly regarded member of the Knights of Columbus and kind to any stranger at his door. Joan, it was a privilege to witness such a fine remembrance. Inspite of any obstacles he encountered, he took the high road in so many ways. Dick lived what can be counted as a life well lived.
Joan, my heart was with you yesterday, I am so sorry to have missed the service – was holding down the fort. I am sending a big hug your way.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
We miss our Dear Friend. He sponsored Gene for Cursillo. That was a pleasure. Always the gentleman..Gene especially cherishes the several hours they spent togehter the end of May. He shared so much of his life “story” Indeed he was more than a survivor . He flourished and charmed those around him…Joan, the service was a tribute to him but you as well .You are so well respected that is one reason so many attended. thank you for sharing so much. I will never forget the beautiful music..
My uncle Dick was a very nice man.He had a warm smile & big laugh.Thank you for being awesome and for letting me swim in your condo pool & for trusting me to take care of your sweet cat.I will see you again in heaven Uncle.Love from Brenna