Jennie Hernandez

Jennie Hernandez, lovingly called Tuti, passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2021, at her home in Riverside, CA, surrounded by loved ones. She was 95 years old.

Jennie was born June 16th, 1925 in Calipatria, California to Tiburcio Martinez and Guillerma Soto. She spent much of her childhood on a farm, later relocating to San Pedro, CA. There she would spend decades teaching preschool before ultimately retiring.

Jennie is survived by her three daughters: Helen (Denny I) Directo, Sophia Post and Benita Quinton, her grandchildren: Denny II, Raymond, Micheal, Leo, Marina, Gia, R.J., Natalee and Stephen, her great grandchildren, her great great granddaughter, and her sisters: Sara and Josie.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Leo, and her brother Henry.

Jennie loved her family, always there to help with her grandchildren and great grandchildren in any way possible. She loved Elvis, always talking about the once in a lifetime trip to Graceland she took with her children. She loved Ramon Ayala, and shared that love with her family. Her family can belt his songs with gusto. She loved Lifetime television, always having time to share in the gasps, laughs and tears of their shows. She loved coffee with toast, sharing whenever little hands came asking. She loved.

She was Tuti, and she will be missed.

Family and friends are invited to attend Jennie’s Celebration of Life, Friday, July 16th 2021 at Green Hills Memorial Park: 27501 S Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 at 11:30am.