Joanna Hernandez
January 15, 1958 - December 13, 2021
Joanna Hernandez, age 62, of Mercedes, Texas passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born January 15, 1958. She was a beloved special education teacher serving 5 years at San Benito ISD but her heart and devotion was with Weslaco East High School where she retired after 31 years. East Side Strong Side! Go Wildcats! She is survived by the love of her life, her mother, Evangelina Hernandez. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory her brothers and sisters; Jose (Judith) Hernandez, Jr., Judith (Gilbert) Prado, Jr., Graciela Hernandez (Victor), Joselito Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Joel (Louisa) Hernandez, Julissa Hernandez and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose G. Hernandez; brother, Gabriel M. Hernandez and her nephew, Robin Lee Hernandez. Visitation will begin Friday, December 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Rudy Garza Palms Chapel in La Feria with Father Horacio Chavarria officiating. Burial will follow at La Capilla Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Rudy Garza Palms Chapel of La Feria, Texas.
Joanna Hernandez, age 62, of Mercedes, Texas passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born January 15, 1958. She was a beloved special education teacher serving 5 years at San Benito ISD but her heart and devotion was with Weslaco... View Obituary & Service Information