Rafael Hernandez Obituary
The family of Rafael Hernandez of Lansing, Illinois announces his passing on July 26, 2026. Rafael, born on November 9, 1962, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rafael Hernandez to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Manuel Hernandez Lozano and Maria Ignacia Barraza Salazar; his wife Lorna Barnett; his children, Geraldine Hernandez, Maria Ignacia Hernandez (Ronnie Shepard), Rafael Hernandez Junior and Alejandro Manuel Hernandez (Christina Vlamakis-Hernandez); his grandchildren, Gustavo Melendez Junior, Kayla Marie Melendez, Junito Rafael Hernandez, Joshua Manuel Melendez, Mya Nicole Shepherd, Mariah Mae Shepherd, Makayla Lorna Shepherd, Alejandro Manuel Hernandez Junior, Emmanuel Stefanos Hernandez and Nikolas Rafael Hernandez; his nieces and nephews, Dora Michelle Hernandez, Manuel Joseph Hernandez, Teresa Ann Hernandez and Gerardo Hernandez Junior; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Deanna Arielle Morin, Danielle Lucy Rose Henderson, Gabrielle Nicole Henderson, Logan Alexander Hernandez, Anna Maria Hernandez, Antonio Manuel Hernandez, Angel Miguel Hernandez and Lorenzo Isaiah Hernandez; Jesus Barraza, Concepción and Cecilia. He was also cherished by 16 siblings.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated.
