The Hernandez family has roots that run deep
in Cameron County.
Mike’s Father’s Side
Praxedis Orive
Marries Rafaela Trevino
Rafaela dies and Praxedes marries her cousin, Benigna Trevino
Has son, Atenojenes
Atenojenes Orive
Sells majority of holdings by the time of his death in 1874
Manages Palmito Ranch with brother-in-law
Invests in real estate in Brownsville and serves as County Commissioner for over 20 years
Has son, Manuel
Manuel Orive
Born at Palmito Ranch in 1883
Married Marcela Hinojosa, Has daughter, Margarita
Margarita Orive-Hernandez
Born at Palmito Ranch in 1911
Marries Miguel Hernandez Sr in 1932
First born Miguel Hernandez Jr
Miguel Hernandez Jr.
Born in Brownsville in 1933 – Married Ana Maria Sanchez from San Benito
Second of four children, Miguel Hernandez III
Miguel Hernandez III
Marries Kelly Kennemer has two step-sons (Cody and Chase) and two daughters (Madeline and Olivia)
Mike’s Mother’s Side
Emilio and Delores Sanchez
came to Brownsville from San Potosi, Mexico in 1911
Enrique Sanchez
born 1902
marries Concepcion Martinez from San Benito in 1929
Ana Maria Sanchez
born 1936
1 of 6 children Benito, Henry, Nena, Richard, Sylvia
Marries Mike Hernandez Jr. from Brownsville in 1957
Mike Hernandez III
Born 1961
1 of 4 children Ana Maria, Sandra, Albert
Marries Kelly Kennemer has two step-sons (Cody and Chase) and two daughters (Madeline and Olivia)
I submitted a request to help volunteer and never received an answer
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Mike,
Great work you are doing. My dad and your grandfather were great friends. Your dad offered me my first job out of college at Levi’s . I was very grateful for this opportunity. I ended up coaching at st. Joe for the past 41 years. I wish you the best in all your efforts
Meme garza
Thanks Coach! I remember you and your family well and I appreciate your
words of support. I hope all is well with you and I¹m glad to hear that
you are still mentoring kids at St. Joe. I remember that you were always
kind to me despite my hyperactivity and I am still grateful for that. It¹s
good hearing from you and I wish you all the best.
Thanks again.
~ Mike III
God Bless you for returning to your roots and helping the people close to your heart.
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