Rafael Hernandez, 91, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away at his home on February 7, 2016. Rafael was born in Moca, Puerto Rico on October 24, 1924. He was predeceased by his wife, Micaela in 2001. Rafael is survived by his children, Antonia Mercado, Jennie Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Sonia Hernandez, Sandra Echevarria, Gladys Ferrer, Hector Hernandez, Nelson Hernandez, Eduardo Hernandez and Roselyn Mendez; 21 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Piri Hernandez; sisters, Nacha Hernandez and Josephine Hernandez.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Adriano Tezone at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 9600 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach.