Ruby R. Hernandez Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruby R. Hernandez (Joliet, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 27, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruby R. Hernandez to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Ruby may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her husband Anthony "Tony" J. Hernandez; and her parents, Samuel R. Slagel and Fay Slagel. She is survived by: her children, James M. Hernandez (DeeDee), Toni Gawenda (Karl) and JoAnn Weaver (Stanley).
Visitation was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Carlson Holmquist Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory (2320 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.