Maria S Hernandez

Oct 1, 1930 - Aug 17, 2024October 1, 1930 - August 17, 2024

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Maria S Hernandez

Oct 1, 1930 - Aug 17, 2024October 1, 1930 - August 17, 2024


Place of birth

Comayagua, Honduras

Most recently lived in

Allentown, PA

Maria's favorite hobbies

She liked to cook, travel, pray and spend time with loved ones. / Le gustaba cocinar, viajar, rezar y pasar tiempo con sus seres queridos.

Maria's favorite foods

Seafood, Coffee / Mariscos, Café

Favorite bands and musical artists

Interesting facts about Maria

She was generous, honest, hard-working, loving, righteous, humble, simple, and resilient. / Era generosa, honesta, trabajadora, amorosa, justa, humilde, sencilla y resistente.

Maria loved nothing more than

Jehovah and Jesus Christ. She loved her family dearly / Jehová y Jesucristo. Amaba mucho a su familia.

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Maria's favorite hobbies

She liked to take walks and enjoyed reading the Bible. / Le gustaba dar paseos y disfrutaba leyendo la Biblia.

Maria's proudest accomplishments

She didn't have an easy life. As a child, she lived in poverty and had to be responsible for taking care of the household. She didn't get the opportunity to go to school. However, with her wit and determination, she taught herself to read and made sure that her children went to school. She knew that in life, you can't stop the pain, but you can always have hope. / No tuvo una vida fácil. De niña, vivía en la pobreza y tenía que ser responsable del cuidado del hogar. No tuvo la oportunidad de ir a la escuela. Sin embargo, con su ingenio y determinación, aprendió a leer por sí misma y se aseguró de que sus hijos fueran a la escuela. Sabía que en la vida no se puede detener el dolor, pero siempre se puede tener esperanza.

Maria's children

Maria has eight children: Ramon, Manuel, Jose, Roque, Leticia, Alba, Francisca, and Gloria. / María tuvo ocho hijos: Ramón, Manuel, José, Roque, Leticia, Alba, Francisca y Gloria.

Maria's proudest accomplishments

Maria was the matriarch of the family. Maria helped her children raise their children. Many of her grandchildren were raised by her, and she poured love into them all. / María era la matriarca de la familia. María ayudó a sus hijos a criar a sus hijos. Muchos de sus nietos fueron criados por ella, y ella derramó amor en todos ellos.

Maria's siblings

Maria had younger siblings, Hector and Betty, who live in Honduras. / María tenía hermanos menores, Héctor y Betty, que viven en Honduras.

Maria's grandchildren

Maria had 23 grandchildren: Alan, Aimee, Carlos, David, Dunia, Eric, Franklin, Gloria Maria, Jairo, Jenny F, Jenny R, Jesica, Jose, Jossue, Karen, Karolina, Krystal, Manuelito, Pedrito, Ryan, Sandra, Tyne and Valerie. / María tuvo 23 nietos: Alan, Aimee, Carlos, David, Dunia, Eric, Franklin, Gloria María, Jairo, Jenny F, Jenny R, Jesica, José, Jossue, Karen, Karolina, Krystal, Manuelito, Pedrito, Ryan, Sandra, Tyne y Valerie.

Obituary

Maria S. Hernandez, born on October 1, 1930, in Comayagua, Honduras, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Allentown, PA. She was a loving matriarch and a guiding light for her family, deeply cherished by her eight children: Ramon, Manuel, Jose, Roque, Leticia, Alba, Francisca, and Gloria.

Maria led a life filled with resilience and strength. Despite facing poverty in her childhood and the challenges that came with it, she took on the responsibility of caring for her household. With her remarkable determination, she taught herself to read, embodying the belief that while one cannot escape pain, hope remains always attainable. Her generosity, honesty, and humble spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

A devoted Jehovah's Witness, Maria found joy in her faith, often taking walks and reading the Bible. She loved to cook, with a particular fondness for seafood and coffee, and cherished the moments spent traveling and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.

Maria was not only a mother but also a grandmother, having raised many of her grandchildren, whom she showered with unconditional love. Her legacy of kindness and strength will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Maria S. Hernandez will be remembered for her loving nature, unwavering faith, and the profound impact she had on those around her.

María S. Hernández, nacida el 1 de octubre de 1930 en Comayagua, Honduras, falleció el 17 de agosto de 2024 en Allentown, Pensilvania. Fue una matriarca amorosa y una luz guía para su familia, profundamente apreciada por sus ocho hijos: Ramón, Manuel, José, Roque, Leticia, Alba, Francisca y Gloria.

María llevó una vida llena de resiliencia y fortaleza. A pesar de enfrentar la pobreza en su infancia y los desafíos, asumió la responsabilidad de cuidar de su hogar. Con su notable determinación, aprendió a leer por sí misma, encarnando la creencia de que, si bien uno no puede escapar del dolor, la esperanza siempre está al alcance de la mano. Su generosidad, honestidad y espíritu humilde tocaron la vida de todos los que la conocieron.

María, una devota testigo de Jehová, encontró alegría en su fe. Le encantaba cocinar, con una afición particular por los mariscos y el café, y apreciaba los momentos que pasaba viajando y creando recuerdos duraderos con sus seres queridos.

María no solo fue madre, sino también abuela, habiendo criado a muchos de sus nietos, ella les dio amor incondicional. Su legado de bondad y fortaleza vivirá en los corazones de su familia y amigos. María S. Hernández será recordada por su naturaleza amorosa, su fe inquebrantable y el profundo impacto que tuvo en quienes la rodeaban.

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Visitation Service

Funeral Service will be on August 23rd from 4PM-8PM. / El servicio funerario será el 23 de agosto de 4 p.m. a 8 p.m.

Calendar

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Location

502 Ridge Ave - 502 Ridge Ave, Allentown, PA 18102, USA

Funeral

We will meet at the Weber Funeral Home and then go to Cedar Hill Memorial Park. / Nos encontraremos en la Funeraria Weber y luego iremos al Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Calendar

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM

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Born on October 1, 1930

Comayagua, Honduras

Passed away on August 17, 2024

Allentown, PA

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