Celia
Hernandez
Celia
Hernandez, 77, passed away Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) at her residence in Newton.
She was born
Oct. 14, 1930, in Newton to Pedro and Maria (Regalado) Hernandez. They preceded
her in death.
Celia was a
member of the American Legion. In her younger years, she was part of the choir
at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. Celia was an avid bowler
and fisherman. She loved all animals, especially cats.
Survivors
include sisters, Teresa Alvarado of Kansas City, Mo., and Petra Lujano, Belen
Terrones, Eldelmara Pedrosa and Jovita Nunez, all of Newton; brothers, Robert
Hernandez of Newton, Rudolpho Hernandez of Wichita and Rosalio Hernandez of
Newton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She also was
preceded in death by a brother, Carlos Vasques, and a sister, Felicia
Hernandez.
Rosary will
be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton.
Funeral
service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, with Father
Juan Garza of the church officiating.
Burial will
be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral home.
