Antonio “Tony” Hernandez

By Staff, 02/5/21 4:03 PM

Antonio Hernandez, age 66, of Hope, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, in a local nursing facility.

Mr. Hernandez was born January 15, 1955, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and was a waiter for Dos Los Gringos. He loved his dog, Buddy, a Jack Russell terrier mix.

Mr. Hernandez was preceded in death by his father, Donaciano Hernandez Lopez, a sister Luisa Ulloa and his companion of 28 years, Polly Lingo.

Survivors include his mother, Pomposa Aguilar Hernandez of Mexico; two daughters, Amanda Hernandez of Wake Village, Texas and Kristen Sojo and her husband, Gyrko of Wake Village, Texas; five granddaughters, Aliyah Hernandez, Serenity Wilson, Kierra Hernandez, Mackenzie Wilson and Alexandria Williams; two great-grandchildren, Walter Clark and Ryleigh Wilson; three brothers, Jose Angel Hernandez Aguilar, Hilario Hernandez Aguilar and Salvador Hernandez; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Chapelwood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.