Juanita (Janie) Hernandez

Juanita (Janie) Hernandez, a lifelong resident of Seguin, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 84. Born on February 12, 1941 in Seguin and raised in Geronimo, she married and devoted her life to raising her family. She celebrated her final birthday surrounded by her children, sharing cake with pineapple filling, a treat she always cherished even while carefully managing her diabetes.

Janie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. A devoted member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, she served faithfully for many years as a Guadalupana and Cursillista and remained a loyal volunteer in her parish community. She found simple joys in watching I Love Lucy, caring for her plants, and watching for the cardinals she adored. Her sweet nature and comforting presence made her a beloved friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gumecindo Hernandez; her parents, Pedro and Teresa Alvarado; her sisters Adela Barrientos and Maria Barrientos; and her brothers Joe Alvarado and Pedro Alvarado Jr.

She is survived by her loving children, sons Henry Hernandez (Juanita) and James Hernandez, and daughter Christine Buck (Michael); her cherished granddaughters, Haley Buck and Allison Buck; her sisters Lupe Villarreal, Teresa De La Cruz, Nancy Spittler, and Nasha Marin; and her brothers Jesse Alvarado (Sylvia) and Johnny Alvarado (Nora). Janie now rests in the loving embrace of God, reunited with her dear husband in heaven.