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.
