Pedro Hernandez

pedro hernandez

March 21, 1927 ~ April 25, 2020

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Pedro “Pete” Medina Hernandez, 93, passed on peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was born in Leon, Mexico on March 21, 1927 to the late Pedro Ramirez and Cirila Medina Hernandez. Pete was a retired Production Manager with Lear Siegler, Inc. Royal Brake Products Division. He worked with EMS for 20 years and was a Volunteer Firefighter for 2 years. He was a parishioner of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a 4th Degree member of The Knights of Columbus. He was a hard working, well respected family man of this community. He will be sadly missed by many. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ophelia Guizar Valencia Hernandez; a son, Steven P. (JennyRose) Hernandez of Lexington; two daughters, Cynthia Hargis of Science Hill and Patricia Crawford of Burgin; five grandchildren, Trinity, Molli, Jesse and Olivia; one great-grandchild, Owann. A private funeral mass will be held at Ss. Peter & Paul with a graveside service to be done at the end of the week at Bellevue Cemetery. Pete requested that Memorial donations be done to the Ss. Peter & Paul - Elevator Fund. The online guestbook is available at www.stithcares.com. You may send your thoughts to the family through our Hugs from Home program on our Stith Funeral Home Facebook page, your Hug will be present at the service. With the current restrictions in place, the family is planning to have a Memorial Mass next year on April 24, 2021 at Ss. Peter & Paul. So mark it on your calendars and we will gather and celebrate the wonderful life Pete had!! A private funeral mass will be held at Ss. Peter & Paul graveside service to be done at the end of the week at Bellevue Cemetery. You may send your thoughts to the family through our Hugs from Home program on our Stith Funeral Home Facebook page, your Hug will be present at the service. With the current restrictions in place, the family is planning to have a Memorial Service next year on April 24, 2021 at Ss. Peter & Paul. So mark it on your calendars and we will gather and celebrate the wonderful life Pete had!!

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  4. We are so sorry for your loss. Pete was a wonderful man who always had a beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Ophelia.

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  6. I\’m So Sorry for your Loss! He was a Great Man! They always made me feel Welcome at their home. Yes, he was always smiling. Prayers for family and friends!

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  7. Ophelia and family we are so sorry to learn of Pete’s death. He was such a wonderful man to have in our parish family. He would gladly do anything he could to help anyone who needed anything. So friendly and kind hearted. Our prayers are for all the family. May he rest in the loving arms of Jesus.

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  12. Our Deepest Condolences for Ofelia and Family. Pete was a very Good Man. I remember how warm He Welcome me and my Family (from the Philippines) when we visit Their Home in Danville. He made us feel like real Family. Rest in God\’s Love in Heaven Pete. We will miss you. — Wilma, Diony, and Claire/ JennyRose Sister.

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  27. Prayers for the family. I worked with Pete at HKM years ago. He always had a smile and was a wonderful person.

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  29. Trish and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Pete\’s passing, he was a wonderful person, you all will be in our prayers. We have the most fond memories of working with Pete at HKM all of those years ago.

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  31. My sympathy to the family. He and his family were always so gracious to me as a neighbor many years ago. He had a wonderful family and life. Blessings and prayers.

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  32. Tia Ophelia and family. We are sorry for the loss of our beloved Tio Pete. We are praying for all of you, may the Lord’s peace and comfort surround you at this time. “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds” Psalm 147:3 Ed, Tammy, Joshua, Amy, Dan, Nathan, and Abraham

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  33. My prayers go to all of the family of Pete, a neighbor of mine for many years, a wonderful man by all the means of the of word….

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  34. I worked with Pete at Certified Brake. He was a very nice man, kind and hardworking. Always respectful of others. My prayers for the family.

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  38. We are saddened to hear of Pete\’s passing. We got to know him at McDowell Wellness Center. Occasionally he would treat us to his homemade salsa. He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed.

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  39. My sincere condolences to Pete\’s family. I knew Pete from the McDowell wellness center. He was such a kind man, always friendly and very helpful. He will definitely be missed.

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  40. Pete was one of the kindest men I have ever met. I first met him Over 30 years ago. He always made us feel so welcomed into our new church family. Through the years, Pete always had a smile and a kind word. He always asked for my boys even up until just a few months ago. I will miss seeing him at the Wellness Center and at Sts. Peter and Paul. My sincere condolences to Ophelia, Trish and the rest of the family.

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  42. So sorry to hear of Uncle Peter passing. We will always remember his kind and generous heart. I\’m sure he is talking to God and asking questions that he has always wondered about and waiting for the rest of his family to arrive. We love you will be seeing you soon. Love ya Lee and Caesar

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  43. We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Pete\’s passing. We will miss his kind and generous heart. I am sure that he is with God and asking Him all his questions and waiting for us all to join him. God bless.

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  46. Ophelia and Family We are deeply sorry for your Loss, your husband was surely an Exceptional Human being and we are grateful to have met him.from our family to your family in our thoughts and prayers God bless you and your family Love, Tatay,nanay and Tessie (JennyRose parents and sister)

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  47. Ophelia and family we are sadden for your loss of Pete. We fell in love with the Hernandez family when we first met. Over the years we have talked of the memories we shared with you’ll , the card games, back yard games, picnics, and the meals we shared and so much more. Your children and ours were such good friends they as well as Bob and I always felt welcome at your home. I can see Pete in-my head now telling jokes, with that big smile on his face, especially the one about taking the pig to market in the wheel barrel. May your memories of Pete fill in that hole you have in your heart. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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  50. The world has lost a very special person. He was such a hard working man, but also one of the nicest, most caring individuals I\’ve ever met. No where could you find a person with more integrity than Mr. Hernandez. The last time I got to talk with him was March 21st, 2017 (his 90th birthday). Instead of talking about his milestone, he wanted to update me on his children instead. I am saddened that I had not gotten to talk to him since. Cindy, Patricia, Steve, know that I am thinking of you and your mother at this time.

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  52. I never saw Mr. Hernandez without a smile and a warm greeting. He would come to the McDowell wellness Center around 6:30 in the morning and was always cheerful and full of energy. He greeted everyone and everyone greeted him. He wasA a bright light in a often dim world. My prayers to the family

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  57. Our sincerest condolences to Steve and Family especially to Pete’s loving wife Ophelia. Though, we did not have a chance to meet them in person, it feels like we knew them personally. We admire the bond that Pete and Ophelia shared in marriage. May Pete’s soul Rest In Peace. God bless Pete and his family!

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  58. Steve,JennyRose,Ophelia and family, Our sincere condolences to you and your family.Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family. Love, Kuya Robert Sales and family.Philippines

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  62. Ophelia and family, My sincerest sympathies and prayers to you all on the passing of Pete. I was blessed to have lunch with him on numerous occasions over the past couple of years. I always enjoyed his stories about Mexico, life, work and family. All who met Pete were truly blessed. He was always a positive , dedicated and wise source and force for our Knights of Columbus Council. I look forward to the opportunity to attend his Memorial Service next year and celebrate his life in a way that he so richly deserved. May his soul and all of the souls through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen

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  63. Recently I was telling of the time Pete & Ophelia made a wonderful meal for the Mocks Creek crew. Of course Pete brought his famous salsa and his personal hot sauce! Dad took one tiny bite of the hot sauce and decided that was more than he could handle. Bob Teater said he could handle it and took several bites, turning bright red with sweat pouring down his face. Pete laughed so hard at Bob trying to manage but ultimately Pete was the one who enjoyed the sauce. Many wonderful memories of Pete. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Sending big hugs to each of you.

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  64. Just seeing this about Pete today. So sorry for your loss I worked under Pete at Certified Brakes he was an outstanding supervisor whom I thoroughly enjoyed working with/and under He was a very hard working man as well and truly loved and was proud of his family. Saw him few months back in Wal Mart (were I presently work) and as always he had that big smile He will be missed!!!

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