Margarita S. Hernandez, 100, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 12, 2026. She entered this world on July 3, 1925, in Stanton, TX, born to Cesario and Micaela Salgado.

She is survived by her daughter Elva Gonzales and her husband Jorge; daughter Jo Ann Hernandez and her husband Fin; granddaughter Annette Sanchez; grandson David Sanchez and wife Bertha; grandson Michael Ramirez and wife Lindsey; granddaughter Melinda Lambert and husband Larry; granddaughter Monica Mauldin and husband Jason; great granddaughter Amanda Banda and husband Miguel; great granddaughter Mason Lambert; great grandson Jeremy Sanchez and wife Wendy; great grandson Gavin New; great grandson Caden Archer; great great grandson Malaki Sanchez; and great great granddaughters Isabelle and Samantha Banda.

Margarita was married to Manuel N Hernandez for 77 years. Manuel predeceased her on February 16, 2022. Margarita and her husband dreamed big and started a successful, neighborhood grocery store. They worked tirelessly in their business for 29 years.

After retirement, Margarita supported her husband in the race horse business. They purchased a motorhome and traveled following the race horse circuit. They later traveled throughout the United States, sometimes with grand kids in tow. Having family close was always a priority. Margarita is loved and will always be remembered as role model by her family and close friends.