Camila Cervantez Hernandez Obituary (2022)

Our beloved Mother, Camila Cervantez Hernandez, was called to our Lord's Kingdom on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was 86 years old and life long resident of San Marcos, Texas. She was the youngest child of 15 siblings of Domingo and Susana Ramirez Cervantez. Camila was born in Redwood, Texas in Guadalupe County. Camila and her family were migrant workers and traveled annually to the Lubbock, Texas area to work in the cotton fields. She had many fond memories growing up with her eldest brother Diciderio's children in Idalou, Texas. Once returning to San Marcos, she attended St. John's Catholic school and completed the 9th grade. Camila is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60yrs.: Candelario Hernandez Sr.; son: Thomas Hernandez; parents: Domingo & Susana Cervantez; brothers: Deciderio, Ysidro, Andres, Donaciano, Tomas, Carlos and Miguel Cervantez; sisters: Ansencion Garnica, Maria Luisa Vasquez, Celsa Urrutia, Maria Rodriguez, Jacoba Rodriguez, Carmen Cervantez and Isabel Cervantez; grandchildren: Justin Rene Hernandez and Madison Grace Hernandez. Camila worked proudly for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District for over 25 years in the Food Service Department, mostly at Crockett Elementary. While at Crockett Elementary, she met many wonderful people and loved serving the beautiful children of the San Marcos community. Camila was an active member at St. John's Catholic Church in San Marcos, Texas and a proud member of the Las Guadalupanas group that helped with church fund raisers and projects. Camila enjoyed swimming, jogging and played softball in her youth with Catholic Youth Group. Camila attended G.E.D classes at the San Marcos Library after retiring in 2004. Her favorite subject was Math. Camila loved attending family reunions, family weddings, quinceaneras, and family gatherings. She and her husband attended several social dances with her family and friends, especially during the local festivities in San Marcos and surrounding area. Camila loved cooking for her extended family and welcomed them with open arms. She is survived by her sons: Ernesto Hernandez (Annabelle), Candelario Hernandez Jr., Pedro Hernandez (Angela) and Carlos Hernandez (Rose); daughter: Susana Hernandez Thomas (Cedric) grandchildren: Kristen Harris (Chris), Destiny Noel Hernandez, Jaiden Nicole Hernandez, Sophia Lysbeth Hernandez and Grayson Cole Hernandez; great grandchild: Oggletta Camila Harris; and with numerous family members residing in Texas such as: Austin, Bastrop, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock, Idalou, Houston, San Marcos, New Braunfels, San Antonio, including the States of Colorado, California, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. Special thanks to our pall bearers: Sam Cervantez, Oscar Cervantez, Felix Cervantez, Henry Trelles, Joseph Garza, Blas Olmos Jr and honoree pall bearers: Albert Perez and Gilbert Martinez (MASK WILL BE ENFORCED AT THE FUNERAL HOME ON TUESDAY MORNING!!) Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022 with Recitation of Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church ... 624 E. Hopkins ... San Marcos, Texas. Morning Visitation starting at 8:00am - 9:30am at Los Angeles Funeral Home followed with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. The Hernandez Family is grateful to Los Angeles Funeral Home, Memorial Lawn Park, Ascension Seton Hospital, Hospice Austin, and many family and friends for their prayers and support during our sorrowful time. You have Blessed us with your loving and caring spirit. Camila enjoyed the following anonymous poem. What God is like . . . God is like Coca-Cola ... He's the real thing. God is like Pan-Am ... He makes the going great. God is like General Electric ... He lights your path. God is like Bayer Aspirin ... He works wonders. God is like Hallmark cards ... He cared enough to send the very best. God is like Tide ... He gets the stains out that others leave behind. God is like VO Hair Spray ... He holds through all kinds of weather. God is like Dial Soap ... Aren't you glad you know Him? Don't you wish everybody did? God is like Sears ... He has everything. God is like Alka Seltzer ... Try Him; you'll like Him! God Is Scotch Tape ... You can't see Him, but you know He's there. God is like McDonald's ... He'll do it all for you. God is like the American Express Card ... Don't leave home without Him. Please visit losangelesfh.com to offer condolences.