Robert Hernandez, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Robert was born on June 7, 1932, in Salina, Kansas, to Ramon and Carmen (Torres) Hernandez.

He worked for the Carpenters Union for many years and proudly served his country in the National Guard, the United States Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps.

Robert enjoyed reading, gardening, and woodworking. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

On September 21, 1957, he married the love of his life, Aster (Garibay) Hernandez, who survives him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Aster Hernandez; six daughters, Angela Monk (Paul) of Salina, Kansas, Elena McLaughlin (Terry) of Salina, Kansas, Cindy McKinney (Bill) of Maize, Kansas, Rosemary Barrios (Bob) of Salina, Kansas, Anna Schuetz of Salina, Kansas, and Natalie Hernandez of Salina, Kansas; and two sons, Robert Hernandez (Leslie) of Salina, Kansas, and Paul Hernandez (Yolanda) of Salina, Kansas.

He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; his sister, Maggie Hearns (Jim) of Napa, California; and his brother, Raymond Hernandez of Salina, Kansas.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Carmen (Torres) Hernandez; his stepmother, Victoria Hernandez; his sisters, Isabel Hernandez and Mary Camarena; his brother, Joe Hernandez; and his son-in-law, Clay Schuetz.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kansas.

Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Salina.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Salina Public Library or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.

Online condolences may be shared with the family through the funeral home’s website or Facebook page.