Cover photo for Zoila America Hernandez's Obituary
Zoila America Hernandez Profile Photo

Zoila America Hernandez

June 18, 1955 — March 13, 2023

Zoila America Hernandez, 67, of Des Moines passed away on March 13, 2023 in Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held March 17, 2023 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Americas Parrish in Des Moines on March 18, 2023 at 10:00am The burial will take following the Mass at Glendale Cemetery.

Zoila America Hernandez,  the daughter of Telesforo Lemus and Amalia Hernandez was born in El Salvador on June 18, 1955, she was the daughter of an agriculturist. Zoila was the second eldest of four siblings. She immigrated to the United States in 2013 in the hot summer of July to Des Moines, IA. Here she spent the majority of her time being a caretaker to her three grandchildren; Janely, Justin and Allyson.


The happiest moments in Zoila’s life were those of which she spent in what El Salvador taking care of her two grandchildren, Johnathan and Lely Vasquez. Her livelihood consisted of baking bread for her many loyal customers. She was known, for being an animal lover wherever she went, she would find herself attracting and loving many animals including; the two cats she loved Bigotes and Tonny as well as caring for her dog Cheeto.


In the summer, Zoila would be found in her garden, she would make her garden look beautiful which many people would stop and compliment. Some of her hobbies would consist of shopping in the street market, walking with her grandchildren in the park and watching movies. One of her favorite family memories is of her, picking out different restaurants for the family to go and enjoy. Her favorite was IHOP, where she would order a big stack of waffles and extra crispy bacon. Zoila loved her El Salvador heritage and sharing memories in her life growing up there.


Zoila is survived by her five siblings; Orlando Hernandez, Marco Hernandez. Rosalbino Hernandez, Saul Hernandez, Mary Hernandez; children Amilcar Chacon, Estela Chacon, Mirian Quintero and Manuel Chacon and eight grandchildren Johnathan, Lely, Kevin, Alejandro, Janely, Justin , Allyson, Amber and Danna; She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was loved my so many and will be missed.



Spanish Version


Zoila América Hernández, de 67 años, de Des Moines falleció el 13 de marzo de 2023 en Des Moines, IA. El velorio se llevará a cabo el 17 de marzo de 2023 de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. en Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory en Urbandale, IA. Se llevará a cabo una misa de entierro cristiano en la parroquia Our Lady of Americas en Des Moines el 18 de marzo de 2023 a las 10:00 a. m. El entierro se llevará a cabo después de la misa en el cementerio de Glendale.


Zoila América Hernández, hija de Telesforo Lemus y Amalia Hernández nació en El Salvador el 18 de junio de 1955, era hija de un agricultor. Zoila era la segunda mayor de cuatro hermanos. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en 2013 en el caluroso verano de julio a Des Moines, IA. Aquí pasó la mayor parte de su tiempo cuidando a sus tres nietos; Janely, Justin y Allyson.


Los momentos más felices en la vida de Zoila fueron los que pasó en El Salvador cuidando a sus dos nietos, Johnathan y Lely Vasquez. Su sustento consistía en hornear pan para sus muchos clientes leales. Era conocida por ser una amante de los animales donde quiera que fuera, se encontraría atrayendo y amando a muchos animales, incluidos; los dos gatos que amaba, Bigotes y Tonny, además de cuidar a su perro Cheeto.


En el verano, Zoila se encontraría en su jardín, haría que su jardín se viera hermoso, lo que muchas personas se detendrían y felicitarían. Algunas de sus aficiones consistirían en ir de compras al mercadillo, pasear con sus nietos por el parque y ver películas. Uno de sus recuerdos familiares favoritos es de ella, eligiendo diferentes restaurantes para que la familia vaya y disfrute. Su favorito era IHOP, donde pedía una gran pila de gofres y tocino extra crujiente. Zoila amaba su herencia salvadoreña y compartir recuerdos de su vida mientras crecía allí.


A Zoila le sobreviven sus cinco hermanos; Orlando Hernández, Marco Hernández. Rosalbino Hernández, Saúl Hernández, María Hernández; hijos Amilcar Chacon, Estela Chacon, Mirian Quintero y Manuel Chacon y ocho nietos Johnathan, Lely, Kevin, Alejandro, Janely, Justin, Allyson, Amber y Danna; También le sobreviven numerosas sobrinas y sobrinos. Ella fue amada por muchos y la extrañaremos.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Zoila America Hernandez, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, March 17, 2023

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Add to Calendar

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

8201 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Add to Calendar

Our Lady of the Americas Parish

1271 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Graveside

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)

Add to Calendar

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Photo Gallery

Guestbook

Visits: 1

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors