John Manuel Hernandez

J. Manuel Hernandez, “Manny”, 41, Burrton, Kansas passed away August 25 at his home. Manny was born September 27, 1982, to John Hernandez and Brenda McPherson, in Wichita, Kansas. Manuel grew up in Wichita, attending Wichita South High School where he excelled as a linebacker on the football team and as a catcher for the baseball team for the Wichita South Titans. Later, at a chance Moline alumni event May 2001 Manny met the love of his life, his wife Christina Wiseman- Hernandez. On June 16, 2007, the couple were married Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The couple shared 23 wonderful years raising three children creating a life of love, laughter, and joy. Manny dedicated many years serving his community on the Burrton school board. Manny spent a significant amount of his professional career serving as a store manager for Walmart in Wichita, Kansas, he just recently received his 15-year plaque. He took great pride in caring for all his family members and friends. Manny was a die- hard Atlanta Braves fan and loved watching three children excel in several different sports. He was the family jokester and as if wife says, “many didn’t know when he was being serious or when it was sarcasm”. Above all, Manny treasured his time spent with his wife, kids, family, and friends. He will be deeply missed but his memories will live in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to be a part of his life. Manny is survived by his wife Christina of the home, his children Jazmin (Husband Ethan Folks) of Colorado Springs, Leif (Fiancé Madison Diaz) of Washington, DC, Trystan of the home his father John Hernandez of Moline Kansas, his father and mother in-laws Randy and Patty Wiseman of Howard, Kansas, and his brother and sister in-law Charlie and Sherry Wiseman of Latham, Kansas. Manny was proceeded in in death by his mother Brenda McPherson, Grandmother Antonia Hernandez, and his uncle James Hernandez. Visitation will be Monday September 2nd , 4-6pm at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, Kansas on September 3 rd at 10am. In lieu of flowers the J. Manuel Hernandez Memorial Fund has been set up in care of Countryside Funeral Home Funeral Home.

John Manuel Hernandez

September 27, 1982 - August 25, 2024