Katy Hernandez, 85, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Big Spring. Interment will follow at Mt Olive Memorial Park.A prayer vigil will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.Katy was born April 30, 1930 in Colorado City and married Esequiel Hernandez, September 22, 9155 in Big Spring. He preceded her in death in November of 2006.She was a member of the Guadalupanas of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a volunteer at the Big Spring State Hospital and VA Hospital, and loved helping with the Festivals at church. She also loved Bingo and baking things for others.Katy is survived by two daughters, Nora Hernandez and Linda Hernandez, both of Big Spring; two sisters, Cruz Gomez of Tracy, California and Teresa Herrera of Pecos; four brothers, Paul Hinojos, Jesse Hinojos, andTonio Hinojos, all of Pecos, and Manuel Hinojos of San Jose, California; grandchildren, Jorge, Cat, Tracy, Melissa, Terry, Tina, Vel and Javier; 18 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Celia Tarango and Rachel Ramirez; a great granddaughter, Delia Valbuena; and her parents, Calistro and Teresa (Bueno) Hinojos.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
