Maria Angela Hernandez

Maria Angela Hernandez obituary, Beardstown, IL

Maria Angela Hernandez

Maria Hernandez Obituary

Visit the Colwell Memorial Home and Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Maria Angela Hernandez, 71, of Beardstown, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Beardstown Health and Rehab.

She was born March 18, 1954, in San Luis, Rio Colorado, Mexico, the daughter of Francisco Alvarez and Carlota Garcia. She married Mario Hernandez in 1979, and he survives in Beardstown.

She is also survived by her son Carlos Meda (wife Yessy Luna) of San Luis and her daughter Graciela Jones (husband Nathan) of Beardstown; three grandchildren Orlando Meda, Rhueben Jones, and Delilah Jones; her sister Paulina Chaidez of San Luis; her brother Francisco Alvarez of San Luis; numerous nieces and nephews; and her two cats and dog Chiquita. Maria's love and care for her family was unwavering, a testament to her devotion. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Manuela Alvarez.

Maria attended school in San Luis, Mexico, and is of the Catholic faith. She was a provider for her family, a hardworking woman who balanced work and family life. She was known for her culinary skills, particularly her 'magic salsa,' which added a personal touch to every meal.

A memorial service will be held at 5 PM Wednesday, July 2 ,2025 at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown. There will be no visitation and burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.

Memorials have been suggested to Masses at St. Alexius Catholic Church. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.


María Ángela Hernández, de 71 años, residente de Beardstown, falleció el sábado 28 de junio de 2025 en Beardstown Health and Rehab.

Nació el 18 de marzo de 1954 en San Luis, Río Colorado, México, hija de Francisco Álvarez y Carlota García. Se casó con Mario Hernández en 1979, y él sobrevive en Beardstown.

También le sobreviven su hijo Carlos Meda (esposa Yessy Luna), residente de San Luis, y su hija Graciela Jones (esposo Nathan), residente de Beardstown; sus tres nietos Orlando Meda, Rhueben Jones y Delilah Jones; su hermana Paulina Chaidez, residente de San Luis; su hermano Francisco Álvarez, residente de San Luis; numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas; y sus dos gatos y su perra Chiquita. El amor y la dedicación de María por su familia fueron inquebrantables, testimonio de su devoción. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y su hermana, Manuela Álvarez.

María estudió en San Luis, México, y es católica. Era el sustento de su familia, una mujer trabajadora que equilibraba su vida laboral y familiar. Era conocida por sus habilidades culinarias, en particular por su "salsa mágica", que le daba un toque personal a cada comida.

El servicio conmemorativo se celebrará a las 17:00 h del miércoles 2 de julio de 2025 en Colwell Memorial Home en Beardstown. No habrá velatorio y el entierro se realizará en México más adelante.

Se ha sugerido que los homenajes se celebren en la Iglesia Católica de San Alejo. Se pueden enviar condolencias en línea a www.colwellmemorialhome.com o en Facebook: Colwell Memorial Home.





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