Modesta Hernandez passed away on May 26, 2020 at the age of 76. She was born on February 24, 1944 to Luciano and Josefa De Leon.

Ms. Hernandez is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Felipe De Leon.

Ms. Hernandez is survived by her children, Bernice Ayala and Anthony Hernandez; grandchildren, Angelica Ayala, Christopher Ayala, Anthony Hernandez Jr. and Aaron Damien Hernandez Martinez; significant other, Lupe Torres; siblings, Maria C. De La Rosa, Mase (Maria "Meche") De Leon, Kayo (Yolanda) De Leon and Marcos (Delma) De Leon. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Peters Funeral Home from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Peters Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Interment will follow at the Cotulla Southwest Cemetery.