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Michael Hernandez Obituary

A native and resident of Plaquemine, he passed away Monday morning, Jan. 14, 2013 at Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet. He was 56, an Iberville Parish Building Inspector. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at noon conducted by Rev. Cleo J. Milano. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Inez ""Innie"" Dupree Hernandez; 2 daughters, Lindsay Hernandez and Lacey Hernandez; 1 son, Brandon Hernandez; 1 sister, Jessica Little and husband Edmund; 2 brothers, William ""Bill"" Hernandez and wife Harriet, and John Hernandez; 3 grandchildren, Bailey Merritt, Garrett Merritt and Grace Hernandez; mother-in-law, Joyce Dupre; sister-in-law, Suzanne ""Sue' Curry and husband Dennis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Dolores Hernandez; brother, Jesse Paul Hernandez; and father-in-law, Garrett Dupre. He was a 1974 graduate of Plaquemine High School. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of character and integrity, always willing to lend a helping hand, and always bringing a smile to our faces. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. His interests were music and metal detecting. Arrangements by Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 15 to Jan. 18, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about Mike. We were out of town visiting Travis in North Carolina. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Beetsie and Mary Kay D'Albor

February 5, 2013

Hello Innie,
Condoled with the loss of your husband Mike. I had the honor and the pleasure to know and work with Mike at Copolymer and I was very sorry to hear about his passing away. He was a great person with a remarkable sense of humor. I wish you and your family a lot of strength in this difficult time.
May God help you to carry this loss.
A lot of strength.
Jo van Mulken, Elsloo, The Netherlands
Ps.: Al Bacas told me.

January 20, 2013

Innie, Brandon, Lindsey and Lacey,
I am so very sorry. I know this is a very difficult time and that you will miss him a great deal. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Faith Maddox

January 19, 2013

Innie,though many years have passed since I have had the pleasure of spending time with Mike he will always hold a special place in my heart. He was a very kind and generous person. My prayers are with you all. God Bless!!!

Amy Tullier Canella

January 18, 2013

Our sympathies to all who loved Mr. Mike. We are sorry for your loss and sadness.

Kolby and Quinn Kember

January 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Vitale-Dean

January 18, 2013

Innie,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Really enjoyed working with Mike at COPO. He will be missed a true professional in everyway.

Dwayne &Carlotta Chriss

January 17, 2013

Innie sorry for your loss Mike always greeted you with a smile and kind words now he is smiling with god god bless and keep you and your family

Benjie Bates

January 17, 2013

Innie and family our prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything Please call upon us. We love ya'll. Prentiss, Sarah, Gage & Krista Passantino.

January 17, 2013

Innie, such great memories of our times together, Mike always with a smile and laughter, such a loving person..You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers, Love Wanda & Ritchie Hofmann

January 17, 2013

Innie, I am shocked and so sorry to hear about Mike. I remember Mike at Copo as one that always brought a smile and a conversation to the room. What a great loss. May God put is loving arms around you and your family during the days ahead. We love you.

Ernie & Paula Tannehill

January 17, 2013

Thoughts & prayers with you and your family. Stephen (DSM) and Gwen Bailey, Andrews, Texas.

January 16, 2013

Innie and family, Jeanie and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's sudden passing. It is our prayer that God will bless you all with the "peace that passes understanding." May God richly bless and keep each of you.

JC Martin

January 16, 2013

Innie and family, we are deeply sadden by your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and be here to assist in your needs. Love, Your friend Rebecca

January 16, 2013

Innie,wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and your family. Mike was a funny man and I enjoyed working with him. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral, but please know I will be thinking about you. Robert Roux

Robert Roux

January 16, 2013

Innie, Daniel and I were so saddened to hear of Mike's unexpected death. Our hearts go out to you and your family. There are no words to ease the pain you are feeling. Please know that we are praying that Jesus would surround you with His love, peace and comfort. May God Bless you and your family.

Danny & Nita Firmin

January 16, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Dave & Karen Radake

January 16, 2013

Innie and family, keeping you in our prayers. May God give you the great strength it takes to get through something like a sudden death. Look to Him! Your cousin, Chicken Rivet Berard

January 16, 2013

Innie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Delores Ruiz Sutton

January 16, 2013

Innie, Our prayers go out to you and the family. I'm so sorry. May god bless.

David & Karen Bedell

January 16, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mackie & Tootsie Comeaux

January 16, 2013

Innie, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my family and I will be praying for you and your family. I like the others at Copo loved working with Mike who was always willing to help and offer insightfull opinions on how things should be done. We love you and wish the Lords comfort for you.

Mike McCardle

January 16, 2013

INNIE, THINKING OF YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS, KNOW THAT THE LORD HAS WELCOMED YOUR LOVED ONE INTO HIS HOME IN HEAVEN,GOD BLESS

GREG RUSHING

January 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Mike. We send our deepest sympathy to his family.

Cindy & Mark Landry

January 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during your time of sorrow. He was a pleasure to work with and had many laughs & always a joy to be around. He will be missed.

Iberville Parish Sales Tax Dept.

January 16, 2013

Innie, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the difficult days ahead. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Debbie Rivet

Debbie Rivet

January 16, 2013

Innie, my prayers are with you and family. Barbara Chinn

January 16, 2013

Inez, I'm so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you.

Jim Gerace

January 16, 2013

Innie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Mike was one of the friendliest guys I remember from the Copo days. He was always willing to help with a joke and a smile. He will be missed dearly,
Carter P.

Carter Pourciau

January 16, 2013

Innie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a super person and friend. I think of him and all of the old Copo family often. You and your family will be in my prayers during this tragic time of your lives. Take comfort in knowing that Mike is at peace and watching over his family still.

Rhonda Yelverton

January 16, 2013

Innie, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Mike was a magnificent man! God's Love and Mercy be with y'all now and always.

Eric Bacas

January 16, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Floyd & Cheryl Hebert

January 16, 2013

Innie, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. You and your family are in my prayer.

Norma Rushing

January 16, 2013

Innie, I am sorry to hear about Mike. We are all part of the Copo family and morn the loss of one of its members. Mike will be missed. God bless you.

Joe Rogillio

January 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Keith Langlois

January 15, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss; prayers are with your family.

Amy Falcon

January 15, 2013

Innie, my sympathies and prayers to you and your family at this time. I have many wonderful memories working with Mike at Addis.

Al Bacas

January 15, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jim Martin

January 15, 2013

Dear Lindsay, I am so shocked and saddened to learn of your father's sudden death. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Kay Doiron

January 15, 2013

Innie Iam so sorry for your lost. I am Miss Gloria's sister. Mike's dad and my first hus.worked together in the oil field, we use to visit the family years ago. So shocked to hear of Mike's death. Keeping you and the family in prayer.

Leona McMorris

January 15, 2013

This light is shining bright for you, Mike!

Laurie Crousillac

January 15, 2013

There are no words that I can say that would give you relief from the pain and shock of the last few days. Why do these things happen? We cannot know what God has planned. But you can know that God knows your heartache and is a comforter on which to lean.

Linda Phillips

January 15, 2013

Lynn and Innie, I am shocked and so sorry to hear about Mike. May God carry you, Lacey and Brandon through your time of grief to a place where you can appreciate the loving memories of a wonderful man. We love you.

Karen and Landon Rivet

January 15, 2013

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

January 15, 2013

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