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Maria Hernandez Obituary

Maria C. Hernández, 73, of Worcester MA, passed away on March 5, 2009.

She was the beloved wife of Jesus Hernández of 51 years. She was born August 15, 1935 in Arecibo, PR, daughter of the late Manuel Mendez and Isolina Mora. Maria enjoyed her family, bingo, and going to Foxwoods Casino. She devoted her life to caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Her unconditional love will never be forgotten. She leaves her children, Nancy Hernández of Worcester, MA; Erva Guevarez of Queens NY; Samuel Hernández of Santurce, P.R.,; Haidee Machado and her husband José Machado of Oxford, MA.; Jose (Chelo) Hernández and his wife Shannon Hernández of Leicester, MA.; and Gabriel Hernández of Worcester, MA.; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Monday, March 9 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Graham, Putnam & Mahoney, 838 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610, followed by Mass at St. Peters Church and burial at Hope Cemetery.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Mar. 7, 2009.

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Nancy Hernandez

March 30, 2009

My beautiful mother. I will always cherish you for as long as I live. You were the best Mom anyone could ever have. I miss you and love you always. Nancy

Angelica Humphrey(BYC)

March 11, 2009

May God bless you and keep you.

Shannon Hernandez

March 9, 2009

Mammy Maria is the best mother inlaw anyone could ever ask for. I dont here to many daughter inlaws say that they have a great relationship with the inlaws, but i do,This family is my family.

Geovanni Cruz

March 9, 2009

WE MISS YOU MOMMY MARIA MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE HERNANDEZ FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS LOVE JOJO

marrie bruce

March 8, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief Always remember the good times marrie bruce

Rhandi-Jayne Dollinger

March 8, 2009

God bless and keep the Hernandez family. Make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

Psalm 49:15
"But God will free my soul form the power of the grave. For He will take me to Himself."

Carmen Holmes

March 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
From: Ronald, Carmen, Ronnie, Amanda Holmes

Cathy Costello

March 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Maria and her family.

EVELIO CRUZ

March 8, 2009

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE HERNANDEZ FAMILY MAY MARIA REST IN PEACE

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