Pedro R. Hernandez

Pedro R "Pete" Hernandez, 88 of Elgin, TX passed away peacefully June 29, 2023 in Elgin, TX surrounded by his loving wife and their family by his side.

Born November 20, 1934 to Jose and Juana Hernandez. Married to the love of his life Matilde Hernandez for 69 years. Pete proudly gave 45 years of service to Meyers Elgin Sausage. Pete enjoyed sitting on his front porch, fishing, family gatherings, dancing with his wife, watching sports, being the family carpenter, yard work and gambling at Winstar Casino with his wife by his side and spending time with his dog/bestfriend “Boy”.

A special thanks to WellMed of Elgin, Austin Heart Hospital, Gentiva Hospice Care and Texas Oncology-Bastrop for providing care and comfort.

Survived by his wife Matilde Hernandez, sisters Rebecca Ortega, Janie Marciel and Alice Hernandez, sons Arthur Hernandez (Janie), Guadalupe "Wally" (Macaria), and Gilbert Hernandez (Lupe), daughters Rosemary Hadi (Habib), and Debbie Maldonado (Roy), grandchildren Amy Vasquez, Shahram Hadi, Arthur Hernandez, Jr., Andrew Hernandez (Krystal), Amanda Hernandez, Laura Gutierrez (Phillip), Roy Anthony Maldonado, Jr., Daniella Maldonado, Gabriella Hernandez, Christian Hernandez, and  Angelica Hernandez, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Jose and Juana Hernandez, brother Ralph Hernandez, and sisters Connie Aguilera and Ofelia Contreras.

A Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary Beginning at 7:00 Pm.

Celebration of Mass Christian Burial will be held 12:00 PM Thursday, July 6, 2023, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Elgin Latin Cemetery