Yolanda Hernandez

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our sister, Yolanda Hernandez. She was a beloved, Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and loyal Friend to many. Our beautiful Sister passed away on May 22, 2025. Yolanda was born in Fresno, California to Margarita and Jose Concepcion Hernandez on August 2,1956.  

She was the youngest of the girls, four sisters and two brothers. As a young child, Yolanda grew up in Clovis, California, then Mom and Dad moved to Oxnard where she  dedicated her life to serving people. Yolanda began her career as a Social Worker at Camarillo State Hospital, where she was respected by her colleagues and respected and loved by her clients. After the hospital closure in June of 1996, Yolanda continued her work at Ventura County Social Services Agency.  Here she was serving in IHSS (InHome Support Services) department. Over a 25-year career she touched countless lives, through her compassion and dedication, retiring in June of 2023.

Yolanda was a passionate admirer of Frida Kahlo, and the Wizard of Oz. Yolanda filled her home with rich colors, hand-painted pots, artwork that celebrated culture, strength, and family.  Her walls were not only decorated; they told a story.  Her greatest masterpieces however were her family. Yolanda loved being around children. You could always count on her to always have a little toy in her purse to share with grandchildren, nieces and nephews and she loved seeing the excitement in their faces. 

Yolanda was dedicated to her faith and faithfully worshiped our Lord at Oxnard Church of the Nazarene. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and so many unforgettable memories.

 Yolanda leaves her legacy with her daughter Annette Brian, husband Michael Brian, granddaughters Madison and Morgan, siblings Mona Knipper, Maria (Bob) Herrera, Rosa Rodriguez, Jose (Darlene) Hernandez, Fernando (Myriam) Hernandez, and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by our parents Margarita Hernandez and Jose Concepcion Hernandez, brother-in-law Reggie Knipper and her beloved dog Porky.

“God looked around his garden

And he found an empty place.

He then looked down upon his earth

And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful

He always takes the best,

He knew that you were suffering

He knew that you were in pain

He knew that you would never

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb.

So, he closed your weary eyelids,

And whispered, “Peace be Thine”

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you didn’t go alone

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home”

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