Marta Maria Fernandez-Peralta

away on January 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. Marti was born on

December 30, 1953 in Cardenas, Cuba, the first born child to Juan and

Noelia Fernandez. She immigrated with her family to the United States

in July of 1966, proudly becoming an American citizen in 1976. Marti

loved her home country of Cuba but was also a very proud American!

Marti spent most of her professional career in the mortgage business

and the latter part as a real estate agent in Naples. She was

tenacious and unrelenting in her professional career and just as

passionate in her personal life. She poured her heart into her family

and friends and was unwavering in her love for both. If you were lucky

enough to call her a friend, you knew you had someone you could count

on through thick and thin. You had someone to enjoy a laugh with, a

shoulder to cry on, a confidant to confide in, and if need be, someone

to help bury the bodies. She was kind and funny, loving and loyal,

vibrant and strong, and the kind of person that everyone wants on

their side.

Marti made the most of every moment. She loved to dance and never

missed an opportunity to dance like nobody was watching, encouraging

everyone around her to do the same. If you weren’t careful, she would

reach over, pull you to your feet and take you for a spin. If there

was music playing, Marti was dancing. Even through some of the hardest

of times, Marti could be found playing music and dancing through the

halls of the hospital bringing a smile to everyone she encountered.

While friendships, music, and dancing brought a smile to her face, the

greatest joy in Marti’s life was spending time with her children and

grandchildren. Mom, Mamita, Abuela, Smabeula cherished every special

moment with her family, whether it be fishing in the Florida sunshine,

humming along at band concerts, attending karate exhibitions,or

chatting about the day on a drive home from school.

Marti was preceded in death by her father Juan Fernandez and her

previous husbands Bill Hatcher and David Ebersbach. She is survived

by her dear husband Pedro Peralta; her two loving sons Bill Hatcher

(Kaitlyn) and Scott Hatcher (Suzanne); her beloved mother Noelia

Fernandez; her three sisters Teresita Alfonso (Jose), Rosita Stafford

(Michael), and Ana Johnson (Jim); her three brothers Juan Fernandez

(Teresita), Carlos Fernandez (Amy), and Joe Fernandez; her five

cherished grandchildren Trent, Trinity, Will, Mason, and Olivia; and

countless nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will be receiving visitors on Friday January 14, 2022 at

6pm, with services beginning at 6:30pm (AMERICAN TIME, NOT CUBAN

TIME).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marti’s honor to LLS –

Leukemia Lymphoma Society of South Florida, PO Box 735308, Dallas, TX

75373 or at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lls.org/sofl__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!Z1b6vHABdsE3vzcmEi5yTF-7zs_nQZ5w-iDcBbFn8u2UtVqKNSNyNzza4g6REtsXTl2Dqvs$ [lls[.]org]

Marta Maria Fernandez-Peralta, age 68, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Marta was born December 30, 1953.

A visitation for Marta will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by a funeral service from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marta's memory may be made to LLS - Leukemia Lymphoma Society of South Florida, P.O. Box 735308 Dallas, Dallas, Texas 75373 US.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the Fernandez-Peralta family.