Juan "Benacio" Hernandez, age 78, was born April 1 st 1937 to Juan and Aurelia Cruz Hernandez in San Antonio, Texas where he was raised. Juan passed away to heaven on April 17 th 2015 in Tulare, CA. He is survived by his sons, Jesse Hernandez of San Antonio, TX; Michael, Mathew, Mark and Moses Hernandez of Visalia, CA and Son Louie Hernandez and spouse Angelica of Visalia, CA. Juan leaves behind 8 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He is survived by five sisters and two brothers, all of San Antonio, Texas. He also leaves behind a pooch named "Gordo" whom he loved very much. Juan was preceded in death by his mom and dad, one sister and one brother. Juan had a love for music and his accordion. He was well known as "Chaparro" by his close friends and family. A visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2015, 12:00pm-3:00pm at Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 24, 2015, 3:00pm at Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Burial will be at Mission Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.