Maria Valera passed away on March 5, 2012 at her residence in Jackson Heights, NY with her family at her side. Born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico on December 13, 1913 to the late Francisco and Concepción Hernandez. Beloved Wife of Antonio Valera. Loving Mother of Vivian and her Husband the Late Joseph Cebollero and Marie Valera. Cherished Grandmother of Joseph Cebollero and his Wife Claudia, John Cebollero and his Wife Hillary, Debra Anne Calvo, Frank Calvo and his Wife Tania.
Adored Great Grandmother of Edward Cebollero, Ally Cebollero, Abbey Cebollero, Shane Beskin, Brandon Beskin, Justin Beskin, Robert Calvo and Jessica Calvo. Devoted Sister of Frank Hernandez and his Companion Elsbeth Reagan