Elida M. Hernandez, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2016 in Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Hernandez, Sr.; parents, Miguel and Petra Medina. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her children, Jose Luis (Lucinda) Hernandez, Antonio Hernandez, Jr., Araceli Yvonne Valdes; sister, Gloria Medina Ferdin; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A chapel service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the City of Laredo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.