Obituary: Irma P. Hernandez, 88, of Palmyra

Irma P. Hernandez, 88, of Palmyra, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Aurora Summit Medical Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Irma was born on April 13, 1935, in Piedras Negras, Mexico the daughter of Gaspar Perez Perez and Agripina Montalvo De Perez. Irma was united in marriage to Miguel R. Herandez in the mid-1950s in Piedras Negras and the Lord blessed their union with six children, Miguel, Irma, Blanca, Alma, Eusebio, and Rita. Irma’s family was her pride and joy. Her best times were spent surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a true mother and deeply cared for her family and took care of any need they had. Irma will be remembered for her laughter and joy and she will be sincerely missed by those she leaves behind.

She is survived by: her six children, Miguel (Norma H.) Hernandez of Eagle Pass, TX, Irma (Manuel) Garza of Palmyra, WI, Blanca (Hector) Villarreal of Palmyra, WI, Alma (Nicolas) Montalvo of Donna, TX, Eusebio (Norma A.) Hernandez of Palmyra, WI, and Rita (Armando) Marquez of Palmyra, WI; along with her 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Irma is also survived by 3 sisters, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and her loving husband Miguel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Fr. Antony Thomas will officiate the Mass. Visitation will take place from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at the church. Irma will be laid to rest next to her husband at a later date.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence, please visit gibsonfuneral.com

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