Rudolf "Rudy" Hernandez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rudy Hernandez passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022, after a brief few days in the hospital. Many of his cherished loved ones were able to visit with him while he was in the hospital. Rudy was born Dec 30, 1930 in Ennis, Texas to Gus and Henrietta Hernandez. He is survived by his wife Terrye, his son Darrell and his wife Kari, daughters Shana Boyarsky and her husband Allen, Serena Lammons, Kathy Myers and her husband Mike, and Lisa Cates and her husband Marvin, as well has his brother John Hernandez and sister Caroline Delgado. He is also survived by his most precious possessions, his grandchildren: Brady Hernandez, Ben Hernandez, Bella Hernandez, Blake Kirby, Michelle Boyarsky, Spencer Lammons, Amanda Tipton, and Jennifer Massey. He is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who brought him so much joy. Rudy is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gus Hernandez and sisters Lola Rojas and Delores Dominguez. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Marie Hernandez and his grandson Brandon Massey. Rudy grew up in Ennis, Texas and graduated from Ennis High School. He enlisted in the Navy and lived in San Diego for 2 short years. He quickly returned to Dallas where he spent most of his life. Rudy never met a stranger. He had the incredible ability to connect with people through hometown, work or sports, but the conversation generally started with a smile or a simple hello. Rudy had a gregarious personality and was a true people person, everyone loved him. Some of his most fun times came from when he owned and operated many of Dallas’s original clubs/bars. It was at these clubs where he met and befriended many of Dallas’s athletes, coaches, local celebrities and sports writers of that era. Rudy loved telling all the stories of the good ole days when he traveled, played golf and traded stories with these “old school” Dallasites. When running clubs got tiresome, Rudy enjoyed a successful career in the auto sales industry, spending many great years with Lange Cadillac/ Jaguar. Rudy’s favorite pastime though was talking sports with his grandchildren. His memory and storytelling ability will be a big part of PaPa’s legacy. He never missed a game, dance recital or birthday party. Because of his love for Dallas, Rudy was an avid fan of the Cowboys, Rangers, and Mavericks….. oh and his Texas Longhorns!! He very rarely missed watching a game. In recent years, Rudy was a member of Munger Place Church. His love for the Lord was evident to all. His Munger Place friends always took care of him and he loved telling us how he had a parking sport saved just for him every Sunday morning. We will dearly miss PaPa…. His outgoing personality and his positive outlook on life will always be remembered. The family will hold a private graveside service at Restland. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rudy’s memory to Munger Place Church.

Rudolf "Rudy" Hernandez

December 30, 1930 - June 27, 2022