Richard Carlos Hernandez

Richard Carlos Hernandez was born on September 12, 1948, and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. He was the son of Salvador and Connie (Torres) Hernandez. Richard was a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He passed away on Christmas Eve, 2024, while eating ice cream and being the victim of a tragic auto accident in downtown Goleta. He survived cancer in early 2024. Richard knew Jesus and is now with HIm for eternity. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ana Rodarte Hernandez, third wife Janice Romero Hernandez, his father Salvador, Sr, brother Salvador, Jr, brothers-in-law Joseph Cook and Bob Modlin, and son-in- law Marcos Sancha. His ex-wife, Lorraine Rosales Fuentes survives him. He is also survived by his mother Connie, his sons Richard, Jr, Joaquin Fuentes (Rosanna), daughter Sophie Hernandez Sancha, grandchildren Michael Echevarria Hernandez, Salene Sancha, Abraham Fuentes, Joaquin Fuentes, Jr, stepdaughter Michelle Castro, sisters Linda Romero (Manuel), Carmen Garcia, Mary Cook, Monica Modlin, Rosanna Berendt (Larry), Marina Hernandez, Teresa Arellanes (Bill), sister-in-law Emma Greenwald Hernandez, brothers Victor (Regina), Martin (Yara), Ruben, Paul, and many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles. The family would like to thank Suzie Ortega for her friendship, love, and care for Richard during his cancer treatment and beyond. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Manning Park from 12:30-4:30.