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Max G. Hernandez passed away on February 29, 2000. Max was 83, was born on July 4, 1916, and was preceded in death by his son, Dan Hernandez. He is survived by his wife of 64 years of marriage, Virginia (Virgie); sons, Salomon (Sal) Hernandez, Albert and his wife, Geri Hernandez, Michael and wife, Anna Hernandez, Martin Hernandez, all of Albuquerque; also Ross Hernandez of Arcadia, CA, and Andrew Hernandez of St. Louis, MO; daughters, Theresa Ramirez and husband Larry, and Cathy Mirabal and husband Mike, all of Albuquerque; his brothers, Alfonso, Salomon and Ben Hernandez, all of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Max was an Albuquerque native and a pioneer Old Town resident. He was retired from the US Postal Service, where he was mail handler. He was known as"Amigito" and"Smiley". Upon retirement he also worked for the NM State Fair Police as security in the Hobby building. Max was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Philippines, he received various commendations. He was a great boxing fan and won a Golden Glove Boxing trophy in his youth. He was an usher at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he served as captain at the Noon Mass for many years. A Rosary for Max will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father George Salazar officiating. Interment to be held at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Christopher Ramirez, Vincent Ramirez, Mike Hernandez Jr., Shad Hernandez, Matthew Mirabal, Anthony Hernandez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Ramirez, Richard Hernandez, Filomeno Martinez, Mike Montano, Bob Gromek, Mario Lucero, Dino Luchetti and Paul Acker.
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