Israel De Jesus Hernandez, 39, born May 30, 1986, in California, passed away on April 29, 2026. He lived in San Pedro, California, and left behind a space that feels quieter now—though anyone who knew him can still hear the echo of his humor in the background, right where it always belonged.
He loved cooking and, more broadly, he loved food. He was also famous for big hugs, the kind that made you feel like you’d been missed even if it had only been a day. And then there were the little trinkets he liked to give—small tokens that somehow carried a lot of heart, as if he were saying, “I saw this and thought of you,” in the most Israel way possible.
Visitation in Chapel will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park - Memorial Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601, US, on May 27, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park - Memorial Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601, US, on May 28, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Israel will be laid to rest at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, in the Garden of Prosperity, Gate Number 1, Row 6, Lot 1605, Space 3, with burial on May 28, 2026.
