Fermin Landin Hernandez, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the home of his daughter Anita in St. Joseph surrounded by loved ones.
He was born July 7, 1927 in Horton, KS, son of Albina and Juan Hernandez. He married Margaret Stief on May 7, 1949, she preceded him in death. He was a US Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Texas. He later worked at Dugdale Packing Plant for 32 years until the plant closed. Some of Fermin's hobbies included, playing golf, reading, collecting coins, and he loved playing checkers. He was a family man, very dedicated to his faith and loved to pray. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Fermin was preceded in death by wife, Margaret June Hernandez in 2019, son, Fermin Hernandez II, father, Juan Martinez Hernandez, and mother, Albina Hernandez.
Survivors include children, Joseph Michael (Patricia) Hernandez of St. Louis, MO, Theresa (Cecil) Hernandez-White of St. Joseph, Thomas (Jodi Branson) Hernandez of St. Joseph, Anita (Rick) Garvey of St. Joseph, Mary Helen (Jerry) Burgess of St. Joseph, Anthony (Debra) Hernandez of Thornton, CO, Jerome (Kathryn) Hernandez of St. Joseph, Steven (Mona) Hernandez of Nashville, TN, James (Laurie) Hernandez of Russellville, AR, 33 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Private Mass of Christian Burial and Rosary will be held. Father Jonathan Davis, Celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers may be sent and a register book will be available to sign at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the St. Patrick Catholic Church.
