Rafael Hernandez, 73, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Lockhart, Texas on July 5, 1946 and was a lifelong resident. Rafael was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Wauchula, Fl.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ramon Hernandez and Blasa Hernandez.

Survivors include his brothers, Jose Hernandez of Lubbock, Tx; Ramon Hernandez Jr. of Levelland Tx; Robert Hernandez of Levelland, Tx; Felipe Hernandez of Levelland, Tx; Manuel Hernandez of Bowling Green, Fl; Daniel Hernandez of Bowling Green, Fl; Able Hernandez of Bowling Green, Fl; Gilbert Hernandez of Bowling Green, Fl; sisters, Florence Perales of Bowling Green, Fl; Sanjuana Deluna of Wauchula, Fl; Margarita Hinojosa of Bowling Green, Fl.

A visitation will be held in the Robarts Garden Chapel on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 6 PM until 8 PM. Funeral services will begin 10:00 AM at St. Michaels Church. Interment will be at Bowling Green Cemetery.