TEODORA   HERNANDEZ

Teodora Hernandez, age 87 years, of Midland, Texas and formerly of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away in Midland, Texas on Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2017.   Teodora was born to Calistro and Antonia (Brito) Hernandez on April 2, 1930 at Alamos de San Antonio mmb Chihuahua, Mexico.   She was married to Jose Rubio, and the couple made their home in Great Bend, Kansas.   Jose passed away in 1994. Teodora was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas and moved to Midland, Texas four years ago. She loved crossword puzzles, sewing, and walking, and also was a great cook. Teodora loved to make corn tortillas and red enchiladas, being sure to spice it up!

Survivors include two sons: Hipolito (and his wife, Martina) Rubio of Midland, Texas and Candelario (and his wife, Elia) Rubio of Odessa, Texas; one daughter, Lupe Rubio of Denver, Colorado; 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.   Teodora was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jose Rubio in 1994, two brothers (Juan and Pedro), and four sisters (Santana, Paz, Maria, and Anita).

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, Kansas with Father Don Bedore officiating. Interment will be in the Great Bend City Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas.   Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 6 and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.   Memorials may be made in care of the family for later designation.   Online condolences may be left and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

 

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

(620) 793-6161