Paula Hernandez Garcia, 96 of Kerrville, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home. She was born March 5, 1930, in Rockdale, TX, to Jose Cleofas and Melquiades Hernandez. She married Agustin Santos Garcia on November 11, 1951.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; sisters, Cruz Hernandez, Trinidad Bernal, Maria Charro, Juana Arambula, Dolores Hernandez, Margarita Castillo; brother, Jesus Hernandez; brother-in-law, George Garcia; sons-in-law, Joe Rivera, Joseph Wimpey and Ruben Hill Jr.
She is survived by her sister, Frances De Leon (Fernando) of Laredo, TX; brother, Cleofas Hernandez Jr. (Mickey) of Chanute, KS; sister-in-law, Barbara Garcia of Kenedy, TX; children, Agustin Garcia Jr. (Charlotte) of Huntsville, TX, Arturo Garcia (Silvia), Anna Ozuna (Alex), Arnold Garcia (Stephenie), Alma Ozuna, Leo Garcia (Paula), Dalia Hill, Albert Garcia (Elisa), all of Kerrville, Araceli Wimpey of Hialeah, FL, Anabel Trevino (Robert) of Hebbronville, TX, Adriana Garcia of Burleson, TX and Iddy Valladares (Angel) of Boerne, TX; 42 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be missed by her loving and loyal dogs, Chiquita and Precious.
Paula was a longtime member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. She was a housewife, seamstress, and babysitter. She enjoyed gifting her homemade quilts, crafts and diamond art to family and friends. She loved plants and working in her garden. She enjoyed evenings playing (cheating at) loteria with family and friends; lots of laughs to be had with her around.
The Rosary will be held at 6 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Grimes Funeral Chapels with Deacon Sonny Kaufhold officiating.
Mass will be at 10 AM, Monday, July 20, 2026, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, with Father Mike Boulette as celebrant. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her sons and grandson, Joe Isaac Hill. Honorary pallbearers are the grandchildren.