Jesse D. Hernandez
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Jesse D. Hernandez, 75, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 8, 2024 at home while preparing for a Sunday meal with family. Visitation and rosary will be held at 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lee’s Summit, MO. Mr. Hernandez was born December 30, 1948, in Mexico.
Jesse was the backbone of his family. He was Jess to his wife, Mary. He was Dad and Pops to his children and PoPo to his grandchildren. He always preferred to be at home with his family, and his family could always count on him to be there waiting with open arms. Oh, how he will be missed!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Martha Hernandez, his brother, Marcos Hernandez, and his wife of 39 years, Mary Stella Hernandez. He missed his Babe every day since her passing. We know that they are reunited, and it feels so good. We can only rejoice and celebrate that they are together again!
Survivors include his children, Jesse Hernandez (Tina), Laura Hernandez, Erica Hernandez-Scott (Darcell), Jessica Hernandez (Damien), and Gina Villalobos (Austin); and his grandchildren, Jay, Marissa, Violet, Alicia, Aiyana, Jade, Acelyn, and Karl.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mac and Velia Scholarship Fund (www.hdfkc.org), the American Cancer Society, or your local VFW Post.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jesse was a good and kind man. And will be fondly remembered.
Jesse was one of my close friends in high school. We ate lunch together everyday. It’s kind of weird that we ended up being related, his daughter married my nephew. ❤️
Jesse and I worked together for many years at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Jesse and I was still in contact with each other when he retired.
When I told him I was retiring,he said he was proud of me. He will be remebered as a good friend.
My deepest condolences to my dear friend Laura and the entire family. You are all in my prayers. May you feel the love and support of everyone during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss of Uncle Jesse cousin’s. He was a GOOD man. I remember all the times growing up seeing him . He always made me feel good about myself. He’d always call me Cos. I believe and know He’d would take care of you guys and his grandchildren before himself. I also know He’d stick up for and defend you guys no matter who they were. I know it hurts and you’ll miss him dearly, but hopefully knowing he’s with Aunt Mary now will heal your heart’s sooner than later.
My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. Praying that the great memories you have of your dad, granddad, brother, friend, help you to smile even through the tears. His sharp wit, humor and no-nonsense demeanor will truly be missed. May God grant him peaceful rest.
I went Tom school with Jesse West Junior
Then Westport. He was a quite person I knew his Mary wonderful couple. Jesse never got over his wince Mary death now there back together again in heaven.
Prayer to the family
I also knew Jesse from school abd our mothers were friends and co-workers. Jesse was so handsome and such a sweet man. I remember when he came home from the service he came to visit me and we had such a good time reminiscing about school and friends. Condolences to all his family in their time of sorrow. God bless you and help you through this sad time.
What a sad thing to happen. Jesse recently got in touch with me on the internet on August 27th after seeing an old picture I posted on the internet. He remembered me, my sister Yolanda and my brother Manuel from the old day on the Westside. I had not heard from Jesse for over 60 years. He wanted to get in touch with my brother Manuel, since they were friends long ago. I always remember Jesse a being a nice guy. May he rest in peace.
This breaks my heart. I grew up next door to the Hernandez family in the old neighborhood and was very close to them. I send my deepest condolences to the entire family. Mr. & Mrs. Hernandez were always so kind to me and my family. Prayers for all.
We are sad to hear the news of our cousin Jesse. Jesse has been with our family most of his life with the marriage of our cousin Mary. His dedication to his family was everything and he was so proud of all of his children. I can’t say if time will heal your hearts, but in time it will make it manageable. May Our God Bless Jesse with the reunion of his beloved wife Mary.
Michael and Mary Ann Mardigal
Primo-hermano we had been away from each other for some time & now that you connected with me the Lord decided to make you one of his Angels. And that could be why he had you get hold of me because he already had his plan for you. Well I’m glad for the short time we had and we finally got together at the end.
Q descanse en Paz y q Dios y su Santa Gloria te recibe y q le da fortaleza a su familia. Te quiero mucho Jesús y te voy a extrañar, tu Prima Juanita M. Solis
We were Mr. Hernandez’s One Good Meal Monday delivery people. We always enjoyed talking with him and will miss seeing him. So sorry for your loss.
Jesse,
I knew shortly after meeting Gina, that you, and your whole family, we’re going to become more important to me as time went on. I’m honored that you let me be apart of it. It was honestly, the best thing that ever happened to me, and I couldn’t imagine my life any other way. My fondest memories with you were moments when I would try to do things to earn your good graces. You knew when I was trying to earn brownie points, and you could see right through it lol! You didn’t need, or want my help with anything! I realized quickly, that you liked being the one that helped. You were always the person that just wanted you to be you, and you to be doing ok. You were a great dad, grandfather, and husband, who’s influences continue to make me a better person everyday. I’m gonna miss you man! Say hi to Mary for me, and let her know that everybody misses her too.
I hope your heavenly rest is as good as God can make it! You’ve earned it.
Jesse and I worked in the computer room together, and then we went through the Computer Programming class together. Jesse and I always had a great respect for each other. I am so sorry for your loss. Jesse loved his children……
It was a privilege to know Jesse. He was friend who became family. He is close in age to my own father and reminded me of my own father in many ways. Because of this, I had this unique relationship with him where he was a friend but also a mentor. He never sat me down and imparted his wisdom on me like my own father, but just watching how carried himself taught me a lot. He was man you could look up to. He knew how to treat people. He was so incredibly warm and inviting. He left his mark on everyone who knew him. I am honored to be one of those people. Rest well, Jesse. You were a real one, my friend.