Lawrence Hernandez was born August 10, 1943 to Miguel Hernandez and Jesusa Hernandez he was one of five siblings he continued his education and graduated from East Bakersfield high school . In the early 1960s he started working for Burlington northern Santa Fe and retired after 36 years in August 2003 . On February 9 1980 he married the love of his life Aida Hernandez he devoted his life to his wife and his four children Yvette Casarez, Carl Hernandez, Eliseo Orozco, Angelica Perez And many grandchildren And one great grandchild Who loves him dearly. He was an amazing son ,husband ,Father ,brother grandfather ,father-in-law ,uncle and friend . We will miss the funny stories and poker games we shared .We were Truly blessed to have had him in our lives.. God speed "Mr. Kennedy"!