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HERNANDEZ, ELIAS 73, born in Smeltertown passed away Monday, July 16, 2001. Lifelong El Paso resident. He was a self-employed businessman for over 43 years in the El Paso area and worked with Southern Pacific as a line layer. Preceded in death by daughter Martha Hernandez. Survived by his wife of 50 years Teresa Hernandez, sons David Sr., Samuel and Elias Hernandez, Jr., daughters Noemi Ojeda, Maria de la Luz Ramirez, Elizabeth Castillo Flores, Rachel H. Tarango, Socorro Mendoza, Lydia Kennedy and Teri Gutierrez. Mr. Hernandez will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Martin Chapel. Pallbearers will be David Jr. and Ricky Hernandez, Jacob S. Ojeda, Benjamin Castillo, David H. and Danny H. Tarango. Honorary Pallbearers David Sr., Samuel and Elias Hernandez, Jr., Santiago Ojeda, David Mendoza and Daniel Gutierrez. Burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery.