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Hernandez

In Loving Memory

Hernandez, Lucius ”Lu”

Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection died on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 93. Lu was born in Arandas, Mexico to Jose Hernandez and Higinia Aceves, immigrated to the United States as a child and settled with his family in East St. Louis, IL.
Lu graduated from the University of Dayton and taught in Spain and Peru. He returned to St. Louis in the 1960s and began a 25 year career teaching foreign languages at CBC High School and later at Kenrick- Glennon Seminary.
Most loving husband of Sandra Hernandez; proud father of Mario (Connie) Hernandez, Michele (Thomas) Carter, Andre (Emily) and Adrian Hernandez; step-father of Patrick and Brian (Sarah) McCarthy; beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and cherished friend to many.
Services: A memorial Mass will be held at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church at a later date. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made in Lu’s name to Society of St. Vincent Depaul at Queen of All Saints, 6611 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.

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8 thoughts on “Hernandez, Lucius ”Lu””

  1. My deepest condolences to the Hernandez family. Lu was a great mentor and colleague to many of us at CBC. He touched the hearts of many students and teachers during his career. I will keep Lu in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. My deepest condolences to the Hernandez family. Lu was a great mentor and colleague to many of us at CBC. He touched the hearts of many students and teachers during his career. I will keep Lu in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. I had Spanish with Mr. Hernandez for three years. He was tough but firm. I ran into him several times after I graduated in 1980 and had very enjoyable conversations. My thoughts and prayers go out to my classmate, Mario, and the while Hernadez family.

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  4. I had Spanish with Mr. Hernandez for three years. He was tough but firm. I ran into him several times after I graduated in 1980 and had very enjoyable conversations. My thoughts and prayers go out to my classmate, Mario, and the while Hernadez family.

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  5. I will always remember the mischievous glint in my Uncle Lu’s eyes and his ready laugh.
    At every Hernandez Family gathering, he was always more interested in what the kids had to say and interacted with me and my cousins readily and easily, often testing our Spanish!
    He won’t be forgotten!
    And now Lu, along with his equally mischievous brother Simon are giving Carmen, Marie and Virginia heck!!

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  6. I will always remember the mischievous glint in my Uncle Lu’s eyes and his ready laugh.
    At every Hernandez Family gathering, he was always more interested in what the kids had to say and interacted with me and my cousins readily and easily, often testing our Spanish!
    He won’t be forgotten!
    And now Lu, along with his equally mischievous brother Simon are giving Carmen, Marie and Virginia heck!!

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  7. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hernandez’ passing. He was my favorite teacher (French) at CBC, where I graduated in 1972. No teacher ever took the time and effort to help me through those years like Mr. Hernandez. In the process, I also learned French. He insisted I must not just read and write the language, but be able to converse, and he never let me off the hook.

    Thank you, sir.

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  8. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hernandez’ passing. He was my favorite teacher (French) at CBC, where I graduated in 1972. No teacher ever took the time and effort to help me through those years like Mr. Hernandez. In the process, I also learned French. He insisted I must not just read and write the language, but be able to converse, and he never let me off the hook.

    Thank you, sir.

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