Ed "Eddie" Hernandez

Ed “Eddie” Hernandez, 50, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on June 30, 1960, in Sioux City, Iowa. Ed graduated from St. Ann’s High School in 1978. Following High School he worked construction for a couple of years and then at New Holland until going into the Army. Ed enlisted in the Army on August 22, 1980, and was Honorably Discharged August 21, 1986. After his service to his Country in the Army, Ed lived in Washington and Idaho where he worked on the Fire Patrol and as a Lumberjack. Ed married Dawne Edwards in April of 1997. While living in Lexington Ed worked at Orthman Manufacturing as well as the Wal-Mart Distribution Center as a Forklift Driver in North Platte. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, fantasy football, coaching youth football, his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers and spending time with his friends. Ed had a great sense of humor and a heart of gold. He would give you the shirt off his back. Ed was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents: Joe and Angie (Munoz) Hernandez of Lexington, Nebraska Two sisters: Gerry Hernandez of Arvada, Colorado Tricia (Scott) Latter of Holdrege, Nebraska One son: Dakota Hernandez, his mother Dawne, and his grandparents, Barb & Jake One stepson: Trevor Hallan of Lexington, Nebraska One daughter: Heather (Joel) Munro of Belleville, Illinois Three grandchildren: Jacob, Aubrie and Natalie. Two nephews: Joel Latter and Casey Skiles and one niece Jessica Skiles as well as many cousins, other relatives and many friends. Also surviving are his loving dogs, Husker & Yoda. Ed was preceded in death by his grandparents. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, August 30, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Jorge Canela officiating. Rosary will be held Sunday, August 29, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at St Ann’s Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska Memorials are suggested to the family for Dakota’s education. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com