Tony Hernandez was born in Merced, California in 1947. He passed away on Feb. 16, 2022 in Eureka.

Tony grew up in Blue Lake and McKinleyville. After graduating from McKinleyville High School in 1965, Tony went to work for Simpson Timber Company. He worked at Simpson for 47 years, mostly as a millwright. Upon retirement, he enjoyed going for long rides with his second wife Alice, drawing, fishing and visiting family and friends. He also enjoyed watching Western movies and Raiders football. 

Tony is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Josephine Hernandez; his wife Alice and his older siblings: Johnny, Margaret and Mary. 

Tony is survived by his sisters: Linda Combs, Jessie Quijano, Ruby Luna and Rosa Hernandez. His brothers: George Contreras, Manuel Contreras, Art, John Jr. and Nick Hernandez.

His four children: Tracie (Jim) Middleton, Anthony (Elesha) Hernandez, Lori (Joe) Hutchinson, and Matthew Hernandez.

Tony also left behind 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

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