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Joe Hernandez Obituary

Hernandez, Joe M. Age 66, late of South Chicago, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. Devoted son of the late Roque and late Rebeca Hernandez; dear brother of Mario Hernandez, Rebecca Hernandez, Maria Johnson and Rocky (Christina) Hernandez; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, a current employee and Union Steward of the U.S. Postal Service - Glen Ellyn office, the first Hispanic HR Director of Chicago Cable and a former HR Director of International Harvester and Guernsey Dell. Joe received a BA in Political Science from Roosevelt University and was a graduate of Bowen H.S. and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Grammar School. Visitation Sunday, 1:00-8:00p.m. Funeral services Monday, March 14, 2016 8:15a.m. prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass 9:00a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2016.

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Talli Harman

March 5, 2022

I think of Joe and always wondered how he was doing. I remember trying to locate him but was unable to do so. Then I tried and saw his obit. I think of Joe with a good heart and a conscience. Prayers for Joe's family.

Talli Harman

June 1, 2016

I am so sorry to read of Joe's death. I knew him many years ago; he was a good person.

March 14, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

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