Zenaida C. Hernandez

Our beloved mother Zenaida (Celia) Ochoa Hernandez, 88, of Thorndale, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Scott & White hospital. Born in Casita Ranch, Texas on January 10,1933 to Gregorio and Eduvijes Ochoa.  She lived most of her life in Thorndale surrounded by her loving family.

Celia enjoyed spending her time sewing beautiful quilts that she would gift to her loved ones. She was an amazing cook who made the most delicious dish of Spanish rice and the best homemade tamales. Many times, you would catch her outdoors tending to her yard and plants. She was always so proud of her family’ s accomplishments that she would keep newspaper clippings, trophies, awards, and rings. God truly blessed us with a beautiful loving soul.

Celia is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Hernandez; son, Joseph Paul Ochoa; her parents, brothers: Edward Ochoa, Alfredo Ochoa, Elivorio Ochoa; sisters: Trinidad Garza, Reyes Moreno, Juanita Padilla, and Oralia Ochoa.

Survivors include three daughters: Molly Dominguez (Lee), Rosie Bennight (Rick), Michele Frei (Scott); Five sons: Lorenzo Hernandez Jr. (Vicky); Hector Hernandez (Diane), Rollie Hernandez (Diane), Danny Hernandez (Brenda), Benny Hernandez (Elvy), daughter in-law Cindy Ochoa, and special family friend/honorary son Victor Bentura. She has 23 grandchildren, 37 Great grandchildren and 3 Great Great grandchildren and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Grandchildren- Ray Ochoa, Sammy Ochoa, Blayne Hernandez, Taran Hernandez, Anthony Dominguez, Steven Ayala, Jett Frei, and Victor Bentura. All grand and great grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 6pm until 8pm at the Providence Funeral Home Taylor, TX.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 6 at 10am at the Providence Funeral Home Chapel Taylor, TX with burial to follow at Thorndale City Cemetery, Thorndale, TX.