Jane Rodriguez Hernandez, 90

Jane Rodriguez Hernandez, 90, of Lincoln, formerly of Bayard, passed away on October 9, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by her daughters. A Memorial Mass was held at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Lincoln on October 14, and her Mass of Christian Burial was on October 20, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard, with Fr.Tim Stoner as Celebrant; cremation followed. A family internment will be held at the Bayard Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by viewing Jane’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome. com. Jane was born April 19, 1933, in Bayard, Nebraska, to Margarito (Maggie) Rodriguez and Bibiana (Vivian) Varela-Olivarez. Jane received her education in Bayard schools.

Jane worked many jobs during her lifetime, starting at the Sioux Ordinance Depot in Sidney, NE. She also worked at the Bayard Sugar Factory, Midwec, City of Bayard, 1st National Bank, for Dr. Leo Hrnicek, at Chimney Rock Villa and at Morrill County Hospital. Jane was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard.

Jane took great pride in her gardening, canning, tortilla and enchilada making. She provided Bayard High School students with her delicious tacos after many Jr. High dances.

Jane is survived by her daughters Ellen Guerra, Sonia (Steve) Jambor, Odelia Magdanz of Lincoln, Sandra Baudler of Omaha, Rita (Steve) Hoesing of Colleyville, Texas; daughter-in-law Stephanie Hernandez of Omaha; sisters Ruby Marquez of Gering, Irene Brabo of El Paso,Texas; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Jane was proceeded in death by her mother Bibiana; father Maggie; son Rick; son-in-law Jim; sister Pia Muro; brothers Joe, John, Frank, Fred, Robin Olivarez, and Bernard Rodriguez; and infant brother Conception; nephews Butch Muro, Paul and Bernard Jr. Rodriguez; nieces Cecelia Olivarez and Sarah Cockrell.