Guadalupe Hernandez Sr

Guadalupe Hernandez Sr., 60, of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family. Guadalupe was born to Felipe and Francisca (Gonzales) Hernandez in Crystal City, TX on June 18, 1951. Shortly after birth he moved to Dousman, WI, where he attended school and worked on a farm until he was eighteen. When he was seventeen Guadalupe met Lile Hernandez, and the two were united in marriage July 28, 1968 in Milwaukee, WI. They made their home in Milwaukee while he worked as a crane operator at the Falk's foundry. Ten years later Guadalupe and Lile moved to Crookston, MN, where he worked on a farm and was a janitor at the Irishman's Shanty for eighteen years. Guadalupe was a mentor and boxing coach for his children and grandchildren, training three of his children for the Olympic Trials, Upper Midwest Golden Gloves, and the International. He also enjoyed training the "Forks Fighters" with Eddie Obregon of Grand Forks, ND and later went with the "Grafton Golden Gloves" with Freddie Narro of Grafton, ND. Guadalupe was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family, whether it was camping, fishing, or hosting bonfires and cookouts. He also looked forward to traveling with his wife, Lile, to places such as Hawaii and Mexico. Guadalupe was known to make others laugh, and dancing wherever there was music. May God bless Guadalupe's memory. Guadalupe leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Lile Hernandez; children, Genoveva "Jenny" Morton, Norma (Gerald) Pride, Gloria (Robert) DeLaCruz, Guadalupe Hernandez Jr., Gilberto Hernandez (Carmen Rodriguez), and Felipe (Jessica) Hernandez, all of Crookston. Also missing Guadalupe will be his fifteen grandchildren, Anthony Allen Morton, Jr., Christopher Michael Morton, Andru Payton Hill, Andy Allen Shafer, Randy Juan Shafer, Lydia Lile Shafer, Guadalupe Hernandez III, Miguel Angel Hernandez, Esperansa Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Isabella Hernandez, Mickaela Renwick, Felipe Hernandez, Jr., and Heaven Hernandez; brother, Tomas Hernandez of Waukesha, WI; and sisters, Sulema Diaz of Kenosha, WI, Victoria (Joe) Medina of Waukesha, WI, Francisca (Ignacio) Aguirre of Hammond, IN, Rosa Aguilar and Teresa (Gregorio) Sandoval, all of Milwaukee, WI. Guadalupe was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Francisca (Gonzales) Hernandez; brothers, Rogelio Hernandez and Juan "Johnny" Hernandez; and one sister, Maria Martinez.

in Fargo, ND.

Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716

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