Ascencion T. "Henry" Hernandez, 82, a long time resident of Waukegan, IL. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 8, 2024. Henry loved playing his guitar, spending time fishing, rebuilding small engines, working with his hands, building items from scratch, helping his neighbors with small projects, taking long drives, dancing and spending time with his family. Henry was born on May 20, 1942 in Fresnillo Zacatecas, Mexico. His father moved his family in 1954 to Waukegan, IL. where they grew up. He was married to his beloved wife Alice G. Hernandez for 62 years. At the age of 18, Henry began his career at Abbott Laboratories in the Housekeeping Department. He held different positions at Abbott Laboratories, but his favorite position was an Animal Care Technician before retiring in 1997. He is survived by his sons; Deacon Marcelino (Brenda-Dersam) Hernandez, Charles "Taco" (Judie O'Leary) Hernandez, his daughters; Yolanda Hernandez, Lisa Renee (Orlando) Cruz, grandchildren; Ismael "JR" Santana II, Joselyn Angelica Santana, Nelson Ismael (fiancé Roxanne Sanchez) Santana, Rosalinda Marie Cruz, Sergio Orlando (fiancé Juanita Marie Perez) Cruz, Antonio Vincent Hernandez, Justina Louise Gayle Hernandez, Megan Ann Hernandez, Joseph Daniel (Justin Welman). Six great grandchildren; Ismael "Tre" Santana III, Ezekiel Orlando Cruz, Emira Jade Cruz, Eliana Rose Cruz, Clarissa Camp, Raiden Six, Layla Six. A brother, John Hernandez and sister, Maria Elena Gomez. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, his daughter Dolores Santana, his parents; Jesus G. Hernandez, Matilde T. Hernandez, sisters; Josephine Rivera, Maria "Carmen" Martinez, Susie Hanson, brothers; Pedro "Pete" Hernandez, Salvador "Sam" Hernandez, brother-in-law, Jose Gomez and sisters- in- law; Barbara Hernandez, Linda Hernandez, and Pat Hernandez. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Rd., Beach Park, IL. Visitation will be on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Bradley Funeral Home, 313 10th Street, North Chicago, IL. Inurnment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. at a later date.