Connie Hernandez

August 15, 1956 - February 6, 2017

Connie Isabel Hernandez (Alvarado) age 60, of Toppenish passed away on Feb 6, 2016. She was born on August 15, 1956 to Bernardino Alvarado Sr. and the late Mary Alvarado . Following in her parent's footsteps Connie was an active member of her church community at St. Aloysius in Toppenish, Washington. Connie spent years lending her natural instinct to teach as a religious educator of the parish children, teaching multiple grade levels over the years culminating in Confirmation classes. It was this natural passion that, after raising her two sons, led her back to school to obtain her Master's in Education also specializing in areas to help those with particular difficulties such as English as Second Language learners and Early Childhood Development. As an active member of her community Connie helped in many fundraisers for the local Toppenish Parish and numerous events around the Diocese of Yakima. Connie's Confirmation class would regularly volunteer at Calvary Cemetery in Yakima, where she worked for nearly eight years, during the annual Memorial Day Mass. Connie considered her work at the cemetery to be her ministry, helping families during their time of need and thereafter. Connie will be remembered for her mentorship and spirit of service and is survived by her husband Fermin Hernandez Sr., two sons Fermin Hernandez Jr. and Ismael Hernandez, her father Berney and step-mother Bertha, as well her as two sisters Victoria and Patricia and brother Berney Jr.