Francisco Y. Hernandez

1930-2025

Francisco “Frank” Hernandez was born in Porterville, CA in 1930 to Luis Hernandez and Ynosencia Ybarra

Frank lived in the Santa Barbara area most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a military police officer. He worked for, and retired from, GTE telephone company.

He was the family’s computer expert who would try to teach everyone about how to use computers when home computers became popular.

He was a big personality who spoke softly, who everyone listened to, and whose opinion was deeply valued.

He had a delightful and unique way of speaking and a great laugh that was always coupled with a twinkle in his eyes. He loved his family, enjoyed barbecuing, spending time swimming in the ocean, riding his motorcycle or bicycle, and took pride in his ancestry and heritage.

Prior to his peaceful passing at the age of 95 years old in Oxnard, he was surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Ynosencia, his brothers Tony and Frederico, his children, Frank Jr. and JoAnne, and his grandson Eduardo.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 39 years, Rosemary, his children Roseann and Ralph, his sisters Virginia and Esper, nieces and nephews, his stepchildren, more than ten grandchildren, and more than ten great grandchildren.

He will be missed but remembered very dearly. A service will be held September 25, 2025, at San Rafael Catholic Church in Santa Barbara.