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Christopher G. Hernandez - 64, of Crown Point, IN entered eternal life on November 12, 2021, in Crown Point, Indiana. Christopher was born in El, Paso, TX to Eva Terrazas Del Villar and Enrique Hernandez on April 20, 1957. Christopher attended Glenwood School for Boys in Glenwood, IL from 1969 – 1975, Bloom Township H.S 1973-1975, and Illinois State University from 1977-1981. In 1986, he married the love of his life and mother of his children Millie Miller (Norton) and shortly thereafter was blessed with a beautiful family of one daughter and 3 sons. He proudly worked hard to provide for his growing family as a journeyman Sprinkler Fitter with local 281, serving until retirement in 2012. As a high school athlete, he loved body building and playing football winning numerous awards and trophies. He was also gifted as a dominant wrestler and had a passion for expressing himself on the canvas as an artist. His love for classic hotrods was always apparant and he was consistently on the lookout for the next project Chris owned a motorcycle his whole life and loved riding around his blue Electra-Glide Classic. Above all these things, he had an unwavering pride that he carried for his children. If you were fortunate enough cross paths with him, it was a guarantee that he would try to make you laugh. His laughter was infectious and would soon accompany the punchline more than likely causing you to follow suit. His spirit will be missed. Chris is preceded in death by Enrique Hernandez (Father), Eva Terrazas Del Villar (Mother) and Cora Marie Hernandez (beloved daughter). Chris is survived by his three sons Adam Hernandez, Nathan Hernandez, and Joshua Hernandez (Former spouse) Millie Miller (Norton), (Brothers) Enrique Hernandez Jr, Jessie Hernandez, Manuel “Manny” Terrazas Frausto, Ricardo Terrazas Diaz, (Grandchildren) Sebastian, Cayden, Tessa, Adrian, Kai, Isaiah, Athea. Along with many nieces and nephews Sam, Monica, Leilani, Ulysses, Brian, Amanda, Diego and Felipe. Private funeral services will be held at Memory Lane Funeral Home 6305 W. Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point, IN 46307. All Coworkers, Local 281 brothers/sisters, close family and friends are welcomed to help celebrate his life. For information regarding the service times, please contact the immediate family. The Hernandez, Terrazas, Frausto, and Diaz families wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those that cared and loved him through thick and thin.

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Christopher Hernandez

April 20, 1957 - November 12, 2021