Dennis Brito Hernandez passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Aug. 10 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow. Interment was at Desert View Cemetery in Winslow.
Dennis was born in Tome, N.M., on Aug. 4, 1919. He moved to Arizona in 1922. His parents were Ramona and Refugio Hernandez. He had four sisters and two brothers, all of whom have preceded him in death.
He worked for the railroad as a carman for 43 years, and was full of stories about life and the changing times.
Dennis married his lifetime love, Rafaela. He always treated her like a queen and was a very loving husband. They raised four sons, John, Gilbert, Alex and Manuel.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family. His favorite pastime was going to bingo. Everyone always greeted him with a smile, a hug or a handshake. They always had his coffee and lemon cake ready for him.
Over the past few years Dennis resided at the Campus of Care in Winslow, where he made many friends and always had his picture of John Wayne, his favorite actor. He was a grandpa to many even though they were not related to him.
Survivors include his sons, Gilbert (Rachel) Ybarra and Alex (Ginette) Ybarra; and his daughter, Mary. He has 24 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren, as well as lots of nieces and nephews. He was very blessed with a big family and a lot of love.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rafaela; his two sons, John and Manual Ybarra; his two grandchildren, Anthony Ybarra and Anita (Lulu) Reyes; four sisters; and two brothers.
Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.
