William Frank Hernandez

William Frank Hernandez, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 8, 1933 in Fruita, Colorado, the son of Frank and Clorinda Hernandez.

Willie married Mary Louise Sena in Raton, New Mexico in 1951. They moved to Green River in 1952 and raised four children.

He was a miner his whole life, starting out in the days of when donkeys carried out the coal from the mines. He worked for FMC for 41 years, retiring as a long wall supervisor

His love for racing was second only to the love he had for his family. He was well know...