It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our Brother Zeke Hernandez. Zeke passed away on June 11, 2012 at age 55. It is truly humbling to know that his Firefighter Brothers were there for him through his fight with cancer and made his home a better place for his wife and family to live. The IAFF Local 244 will celebrate his life and contribution to the Albuquerque Fire Department. He will be deeply missed by all.

Services will be held on June 19, 2012 at Risen Savior , 7701 Wyoming NE beginning with the viewing at 12:00pm and Mass at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven at Paseo Del Norte & Wyoming.

AFD Retiree's will perform the Four Fives Last Alarm Ceremony prior to the mass. The AFD Last Alarm Funeral Truck will be utilized and AFD Honor Guard will Post at Church and Graveside Services.