Petra Avila Hernandez

May 13, 1930 - March 31, 2022

Petra Avila Hernandez, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born in LaSalle, TX, May 13, 1930, daughter of the late, Pablo and Teodocia Avila. She married Jesus Hernandez, Jr. on July 26, 1952, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Racine, WI. Petra was a loyal member of St. Patrick’s parish and attended church regularly. She looked forward to the weekly bible study group. Petra enjoyed watching her grandchildren play little league football and never missed a game. In her younger years, Petra and Jesus loved to dance. Above all family was the most important to her. She was a great cook, and her house was always full of grandchildren and great grandchildren stopping by to check in on her and enjoy a home cooked meal. Petra will be greatly missed by her children: John Hernandez, Hector (Tracy) Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez; twenty grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Fransica Garcia; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. Petra was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus; daughter, Maria Hernandez; and grandson, Sterling Michael Hernandez. A funeral mass for Petra will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Juan Manuel Camacho officiating. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the church on Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Petra's final resting place will be at Calvary Cemetery in Racine.