Ernesto L. Hernandez, age 86, passed away at his home on Friday, August 30, 2019. Born January 18, 1933, in Victoria de las Tunas, Cuba, Ernesto had been a resident of Deltona since 2003. Prior to his retirement in Deltona with his wife, Ernesto lived with his wife and children in the state of New Jersey since 1967. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Juana Hernandez. He is survived by five children, Marisa, Elena, Lemiel, John, and Leonardo; seven grandchildren, Elena, Gabriela, Sebastian, Raquel, Marybeth, Julia and Olivia; one great grandchild, Gabriel. Viewing to be held at Lohman Funeral Home located at 1681 Providence Boulevard,  Deltona, Florida on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 10:00A.M.-1:00P.M., followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony from 1:00P.M.-2:00 P.M.