Enrique Serna

Jr

Enrique (Henry) Serna, Jr., 81, of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away on August 14, 2025 in Hollister, CA.  Born on October 18, 1943 in San Diego, TX to Enrique Fuentes Serna and Angelita Everett Serna, he spent his early years in Austin, TX. He graduated from William B. Travis High School and attended some classes at Saint Edwards University.

A proud Texas Democrat, Henry worked for Senator Ralph W. Yarborough and Lyndon B. Johnson.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and moved to Ridgecrest, CA (for the 1st time) in 1969.  This was followed by a long tenure at Texas Instruments, where he worked in marketing and purchasing.  Perhaps influenced by his boss, mentor and great friend (Harry Pursel), he became an avid outdoorsman who loved hiking, hunting and fishing.The Sierra Nevada range in California and the Rockies in Colorado were favorite stomping grounds. He was always very keen to share his favorite spots with his kids and friends.

Henry's adventurous and restless spirit brought him to many different locales, including Monument, CO, McLean, VA, Washington, DC, Panama City, FL, Baqubah, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nairobi, Kenya, Juba, Sudan, and Chad. However, his love for the Mojave Desert and the Eastern Sierra Nevada eventually brought him back to Ridgecrest, CA in 2015.

Henry was a beloved father and grandfather. He adored his grandchildren immensely. He is survived by his siblings: Eladio Serna (Toni) and Rosie Serna Baldwin (Steve).  Sons: Eladio Serna (Donna Ho) and Matteo Serna (Anie Shannakian). Grandchildren: Lucas Henry Son Serna, Landon James Vu Serna, and Ivy Shushan Serna.

He was preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Angelita Serna, and his sister, Raquel Serna Gonzalez.

A celebration of life service in Austin, TX is pending.