Adela M. Hernandez passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Adela was born on December 16, 1930 in Colombia to Augusto and Dilia Melendez. She Graduated High School in Puerto Rico. In 1962 Adela became a proud U.S. citizen and a Republican for life. In 1982 she married the love of her life Roberto Hernandez. She loved animals and was a true follower of Jesus, graduating from seminary school and receiving her missionary degree. Her pride and joy was her grandson Gabriel, who even in her final days on earth his voice still gained her attention.
Adela is survived by her children, Gilberto E. Rocha, Amanda Rocha, and Linda Anker; grandchildren, Gabriel, Melissa, David, Derrick, Stephanie, Eliana, Joseph, and Steven; siblings, Luciana Sosa, Zully Melendez, Marina Melendez, and Elias Melendez; many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Roberto Hernandez; parents Augusto and Dilia Melendez; siblings, Beatriz Melendez, Dilia Bruno, and Augusto Melendez Jr.
A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.