Steven Randal Hernandez

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve Hernandez, age 72, on July 23,2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He faced every challenge the same way he lived his life, with quiet determination , resilience, and a strength that never wavered.

Steve was a man who valued his independence, hard work, and the freedom of the open road. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, taking his Porsche out for a drive, and exploring back roads and off road trails in his Jeep. Whether on two wheels or four, he was happiest with a destination ahead of him and the freedom to get there on his own terms.

Steve is survived by his wife of 25 years, Debbie Hernandez, his daughter Katie Hernandez; his stepdaughter, Ashley Streator; his father,Genaro Hernandez; his father’s longtime companion, Dolores Brode; his brother, Jeff Hernandez; his sister-in-law, Brenda Cullen-Hernandez; and his nephews, Quincy and Dustin Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Hernandez, and his stepson, Nathan Streator.

In keeping with Steve’s wishes, there will not be a formal Celebration of Life service. Instead, his family will gather privately next August at one of his favorite places, Lake Tahoe, California, to remember him, share stories, and honor a life defined by strength, perseverance , and spirit of adventure.

Steve will be remembered for his quiet strength, his determination, and his unwavering love for his family. He lived on his own terms, faced adversity with courage, and left a lasting impression on those who knew him. Though he is gone. his memory will continue to travel with with those who loved him, wherever life’s road may lead.