Paul Arnold Hernandez

Paul Arnold Hernandez, 51, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021.

Paul, the oldest of 4 children was born on June 18, 1970 to Paul and Phyllis Hernandez in Bakersfield, CA. He attended local schools, College Heights Elementary, Washington Jr. High, and East Bakersfield High School. He graduated class of 1988, where he participated in the EB band, tennis, was Senior Class Vice President and graduated with a gold seal.

After graduating high school, Paul attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he majored in English/Chicano Studies. He later pursued a career in elementary education, teaching at West Vernon Elementary in L.A. for over 15 years. Paul had a passion for teaching and loved watching and helping his students grow to their full potential. He was smart and funny, loved spoiling his niece and nephew and his angel Precious. He loved music and especially loved to dance. He will be missed immensely by everyone who knew him.

Paul was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Arnold and Mary Hernandez, maternal grandparents Henry and Mary Lucero, and uncles Ronnie, Tony, Joey and Mikey Lucero.

Paul leaves behind his parents Paul and Phyllis Hernandez, his siblings Phillip, Trish and Precious Hernandez, his niece and nephew Samone and Drew, his favorite rescue pet Chewy, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.