Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Esperanza & Alejandro Rivera; sisters, Susana, Yolanda, Alejandra; brothers, Evaristo, Guillermo, Juan, Alejandro, Florencio; and grandbaby, Aaron Abeja.
Her memory will be cherished by her survivors; her beloved husband of 52 years, Arturo Hernandez; 3 daughters, Claudia Ann Hernandez (Artemio Abeja), Maria Patricia Hernandez (Marie Hernandez), Angelica Hernandez (Agapito Rivera Zarate); 3 sons, Arturo Hernandez, Jr. (Ninfa Hernandez), Angel Hernandez (Jennifer Meza Hernandez), Guillermo Hernandez; 16 grandchildren, Marlena, Abbiegail, Tristyn, Illeanna, Krystyn, Samantha, Megan, Jacoby, Gabriella, Meeghan, Madelynn, Alexander, Mierianne, Aidan, Abraham, Abel; sisters, Lourdes Rivera, Clara Rivera; brothers, Ricardo Rivera, Rafael Rivera and numerous extended family members and friends.
Her greatest joy was motherhood, then becoming a grandmother. She loved spending time and traveling with her family, cooking, dancing, and shopping. She loved her husband and set the example for a happy marriage. She was a selfless person and loved by all she touched.
