Dion was born October 8, 1924 in Sedgwick County, CO to the late Ignacio Hernandez and the late Maria (Granado) Hernandez.

He attended Ovid Public Schools.

Dion joined the Armed forces in December 1943 serving in the Army as a Combat Infantryman during World War II in the Pacific Theatre.
 

Dion received his Honorable Discharge in 1946 at which time he returned to Ovid, CO. He then joined the Civil Service and worked for the Sioux Army Depot in Sidney, NE.

Dion married Lydia Perez June 18, 1947 in Big Springs, NE. They made their home in Sidney, NE.

In 1964, Dion and his family were transferred to Sacramento, CA where they remained until 2002. Dion retired from the Civil Service in 1979 and went to work for Global Slicing Co., retiring in 1998. Dion and Lydia moved to Ogallala NE in 2002.

Dion is survived by his wife Lydia Hernandez;

Three Daughters,

Vivian (Hernandez) & Abel Salazar of Ogallala, NE
Denise (Hernandez) & Paul Hendricks of Roseville, CA
Deanna (Hernandez) & Shawn Fortney of Vallejo, CA

One Son,

Dennis & Elaine Hernandez of Napa, CA

Five Sisters,

Irene (Hernandez) & Rudy Rosales of Ogallala, NE
Angel (Hernandez) Granillo of Ovid, CO
Alice (Hernandez) Serrato of Sterling, CO
Toni (Hernandez) Arroyo of Denver, CO
MaryJo Pinon of Denver, CO
Sister-in-law-Virginia Hernandez of Texas

Six Brothers,

Paul & Josie Hernandez of Denver, CO
Chris & Nacha Hernandez of Ogallala, NE
Harry & Mercedes Hernandez of Ovid, CO
Mark & Rita Hernandez of North Platte, NE
John & Sara Hernandez of Ovid, CO
Michael Hernandez of Ovid, CO

Eleven grandchildren and Three great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by his brother Fred Hernandez.

Visitation will be Thursday August 14, 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. Inurnment will be Friday August 15, 10:00 a.m. at the Julesburg Cemetery, Julesburg CO with Military Honors by NE National Guard.