Elias Hernandez

Elias Salvador Hernandez, 76, longtime resident of Tyrone, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.

Elias was born on April 6, 1950, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Ana Maria Hernandez. He attended primary school in Mexico before migrating to the United States in 1966 at the age of 16.

On August 6, 1971, Elias married the love of his life, Esther Molinar, in Odessa, Texas. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared many years of love and memories. In 1999, Elias and Esther moved their family to Tyrone, Oklahoma, from Houston, Texas.

Elias worked in Maintenance at National Beef for more than 20 years. He was a hardworking man who took great pride in providing for his family and helping others.
Elias enjoyed watching sports, grilling, and, most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was the kind of person who would give the shirt off his back to someone who needed it. His generosity, kindness, and love for his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Elias was preceded in death by his mother, Ana Maria Hernandez; his beloved wife, Esther Molinar Hernandez; and his son, Elias George Hernandez and brothers Federico Ochoa and Jorge Ochoa.

He is survived by his son, Joe Hernandez and wife, Marcie, of Elkhart, Kansas; daughters, Laura Torres and husband, Freddy, of Tyrone, Oklahoma, and Monica Galindo and husband, Steven, of Odessa, Texas; daughter-in-law, Karina Hernandez, of Odessa, Texas; Grandchildren Juan Galindo and wife Leslyee, Jazlyn and Jenelle Galindo of Odessa, Texas, Breann and Bella Hernandez of Odessa, Texas, Ariana and Ashley Torres of Tyrone, Oklahoma, Dominique, Illieanna, and Joe Donavon Hernandez of Houston, Texas, Sophia, Alieah, Maya, and Mila Hernandez of Elkhart, Kansas; his siblings, Alicia Ochoa, Arcelia Tullos, Guadalupe Hernandez, Mariana Carrasco, and Juan Hernandez; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Elias leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, hard work, and devotion to his family. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m. Saturday October 10th, 2026, at Tyrone Alumni Center in Tyrone, Oklahoma. Memorial service will follow.