Josephine Hernandez

Josephine Hernandez, age 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, October 23, 2019. She was born on Friday, February 8, 1924, in Fort Collins, CO, born to Dolores and Edith Ayala. As a young adult, she sought independence and moved from her parents' home and traveled to California where she worked as a welder for Boeing during World War II. Her journey then led her to settle in Albuquerque where she met her husband Guadalupe Hernandez. Josephine enjoyed walks, sitting out in the warm summer sun, trips with her siblings to Nevada where she loved to gamble and take in the sights. The holidays were always a special time to spend with her family. She is survived by her sons, Richard Hernandez (Phyllis), Carlos Hernandez (Mary); her daughter, Anna Ortiz (Gerard); grandchildren, Monica Torres, Eli Hernandez, Karen Montoya-Paisano, Kellie Hernandez, Lawrence Hernandez, Aubrey Hernandez, and Richard Hernandez; siblings, Gladys Velarde, Pilar Chavez, and Johnny Ayala. She leaves behind nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe; and brothers, Carmen Ayala and George Ayala. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, A Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE 87110. Followed by interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, 87102. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Josephine's name to the Good Shepard Center (www.gscnm.org). Please visit our online guest book for Josephine at www.FrenchFunerals.com.