Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Hernandez, Alfred  December 13 2004
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The Tehachapi News 
Alfred Hernandez

July 3, 1932 – Dec. 13, 2004

Rosary was recited on Friday, Dec. 17 at St. Malachy Catholic Church with Mass 
of the Christian Burial following on Saturday, Dec. 18 for Alfred Hernandez, 
72, who passed away on Dec. 13 in Hawaiian Gardens.

Alfred was born on July 3, 1932 in Monolith to parents Pedro and Hilaria 
Hernandez. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 
to 1954. Alfred was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed horseback riding and 
hunting. He participated in a bowling league for many years. He loved any type 
of dancing, but especially country western dancing. 

Alfred was a professional woodcarver and a superintendent for construction for 
more than 30 years, working on projects such as Angel Stadium, Anaheim 
Convention Center, Anaheim Busch Gardens and many hotels around the United 
States, being employed by Del-Webb Construction. He knew every facet of 
construction and his expertise was known by all. 

Alfred was an avid track runner who set Tehachapi High School records. He was 
a devout father of seven who was always there to support all of their school 
and sports activities.

Alfred is survived by his wife, Emily Hernandez of Los Angeles; daughters, 
Mary Finger of Lakewood, Linda Huffman of Alpharetta, Ga., Dora Hernandez and 
Alice Hernandez, both of Long Beach, and Elizabeth Turner of Lakewood; sons, 
Richard Hernandez of Los Angeles and Alfred Hernandez of Rancho Palos Verdes; 
brothers, Pete Hernandez of Rosamond, Ernie Hernandez of Caliente and Charlie 
Hernandez of Tehachapi; and sisters, Lucilie Martinez of Carson City, Nev., 
Margaret Newlon and Helen Richard, both of Escondido, and Mary Chaidez of 
Bakersfield. He was preceded in death by his brother, Armando Hernandez.

Father Joel Davadilla officiated at the service. Interment followed at 
Tehachapi Public Cemetery, Westside. 

Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements.


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