Birth date: Jan 3, 1937 Death date: Oct 27, 2020
Raul Florencio Hernandez, 83, of Miami, Florida (via Havana, Cuba) has passed on from his earthly existence on October 27, 2020, succumbing to complications from the COVID-19 virus that has caused so much pain throughout the world Read Obituary
From your daughter Alba: There are no words to thank you enough for everything you’ve done for my family and me. No gratitude in the world is sufficient enough. There were two devastating events in my life, both emotionally and physically were I thought I would not fully recover. When I was 39 the doctor informed me that I had three herniated discs in my lower back which reflected enormous amounts of pain in my left leg. For three months everyday I suffered horribly, I tried every treatment out there and nothing was working. The doctor said the last resort would be back surgery and that the outcome would be risky, but you never gave up on me. You had faith that God would heal me, and he did. Later at 42 after 21 years of marriage, I found myself going through a divorce. I suffered a nervous breakdown, and was hospitalized a week. Other devastating events then followed. My doctor diagnosed me with severe clinical depression and generalized anxiety disorder. There were days that the grief and sadness were overwhelming. At the time my son was only 8 years old and I could not be a mother to him. I was sick for six months, I wanted to die, I cried every second of every day. I had suffered a very strong chemical in balance. I prayed God would take me, dad you prayed with me, you stayed with me, you suffered with me every single day and never left my side. Eventually I was to fully recover, and now when I could not be with you when you needed me the last moments of your life due to this monstrous COVID my heart is broken. The separation I felt from you was unimaginable. I’m so sorry this happened to you, you did not deserve this. We have never had that much money but we have always had our family and God, what more could there be. Thank you daddy for everything, I will miss you and love you forever. Not money or material things or politics or power count at the end. Life is short and a gift. We must unite as country and as gods children. We must have peace and forgiveness with one another. We must cherish our family, our health, and turn our hearts and souls to god. He will return and judge the living and the dead. He is our refuge, he is our strength. Daddy I’ll see you in heaven. Albita
Dear Hernandez family,
We offer you our deepest condolences for the loss of Raul. He and Lydia always made our family feel welcomed at their house or at any family celebration. Our memories of him remind us of kindness, charity, honesty, and family centered love. He’s special for us as the father of our great family friend, Rick, Raul’s son, but he’s also unforgettable for us because he was the real-estate agent of our house. We will always be grateful that Raul found us our home, where we grew our marriage and where our children have enjoyed many moments from birth to adulthood. We will dearly miss him and join you with thoughts of peace and with prayers for his eternal rest. May the Lord embrace Lydia, Rick, Alba, Doris, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to remember his love and find comfort.
With warm hugs and kisses,
Aaron and Oslaida
My heart goes out to the family in your time of sorrow. Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead and my sincere condolences.
May the thoughts of sympathy from friends help to ease your pain during this difficult time. Praying that God’s caring and comforting presence will enfold you. God bless you all, Lina
Tio Raul was an amazing person with lots of love. His number one priority was his family. He loved his wife, kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He came to every event I held and was always worried when he didn’t hear from my dad. He would call me to find out where he was. I will miss his yearly Mother’s Day calls to me. May my uncle Rest In Peace because I know the gates of heaven allowed him to walk through and be with our lord.
Raul and Lydia became my neighbors over 45 years ago. I have seen 3 generations growing up in their home with so much love, respect and togetherness. And as each generation moved on and made a life for themselves, they made Raul and Lydia very proud and prove what a loving environment they grew up in. I have been fortunate to have participated in many family celebrations and have so many great memories. Raul was always so pleasant and a real gentleman. I love you all very much and only wish I could be there for you in person, but I pray that God will bring you peace at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to Doris and her family.
Danae Ramirez and family
