An amazing lady of courage, strength, and dignity, passed away Monday, September 16th, 2024. Maria del Patrocinio Federico, 92, was born on November 08, 1931, in San Juan de Guadalupe Durango Mexico to Amelia Hernandez Romero and Alfonso Hernandez. Maria began her life as one of several daughters and one brother to the only bread baker of her birth town. Maria learned to bake most of the bread her father supplied by the family business, one of many skills she brought with her throughout life. Against all odds, at 22 years of age and the first of her family, Maria moved to El Paso on her own and obtained her American citizenship through hard work. She was extremely proud of her endeavor. Maria quickly established herself as a sou and master chef in many restaurants here in El Paso, Of the well-known restaurants in El Paso included Leo’s, Heinz, Swanky Franky, and Panchos as well as the family of a prominent El Paso banker. It was at one of these restaurants where she met her lifelong husband, Guillermo Federico. Both Mr. and Mrs. Federico dedicated their lives to their careers in the meal service industry and to their family. Maria was a great mother, role model and best friend to her family and was a great feminist beyond her years. Maria possessed a heart capable of immense love and was extremely giving of herself. She also possessed a great sense of humor, always making funny comments and laughing at funny situations.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Guillermo Federico, Alejandrina Hernandez Romero, Carlota Hernandez Romero, Maria Concepcion Hernandez Romero, Maria Rosa Hernandez Romero.
She is survived by her daughters, Rosa Maria Federico Ochoa and husband Antonio Ochoa, Guadalupe Federico and partner Thomas Rivera, Martha Rodriguez and husband Michael Askins; grandchildren, Marissa Marie Rodriguez and Alexandria Celine Rodriguez. Maria is also survived by her sisters, Maria Teresa Flores Hernandez, Maria Dolores Hernandez Romero, Anselma Carrillo Hernandez; and brother, Julio Severo Hernandez.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Daisy Rogers PTA as well as the staff at WellMed, WellMed Palliative, Advance Healthcare Services, Sierra Providence Healthcare Hospitals, the Medicine Shoppe on Fort Blvd and UMC Hospital for their compassion and warmth throughout her years of care.
Visitation for Maria will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM with vigil at 7:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903, (915) 566-3955. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, September 25th at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3729 Hueco Ave. 79903 with interment to follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Julio Severo Hernandez Romero, Antonio E. Ochoa Jr., Armando Alvarez Hernandez, Carlos Aguilar III, Cesar Morales Calderon, Casto Morales Calderon, Moises Morales Calderon, Thomas Rivera, Luis Alberto Diaz Gonzales, Manuel Lig-Long.
