Evelyn Marie Hernandez

Evelyn Marie Hernandez obituary

Evelyn Marie Hernandez

Evelyn Hernandez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dierna Funeral Home - Rochester on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Evelyn Marie Diaz Hernandez, 72, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 24th, 2025. Born on January 11, 1953, in Rochester, NY. She was known for loving her children and grandchildren.

Evelyn is survived by her children Kim Sterina, Kristine Cavallo, Cynthia Ortiz-Sterina (William), Nicole Quinones (Basillio), Larry Sterina Jr., Evelyn Hernandez, Emmanuel Rivera and her 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ismael Diaz and Marcolina Hernandez, as well as her siblings Mike Diaz and Sonia Alaimo.

Calling hours will be Monday, September 29th, 6-8PM at Dierna Funeral Home. Her service will be held on Tuesday, September 30th, at 10AM at Dierna Funeral Home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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