Roberta Fernandez

Roberta Fernandez obituary, South Daytona, FL

Roberta Fernandez

Roberta Fernandez Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Roberta Mejias Fernandez, 90 of Port Orange, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2025. She was born March 27, 1935 in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico to Martin and Antonia Maria Mejias and was the 5th of 6 Mejias children.
Known for her dedication to Christ, generous spirit, devotion to her family, exemplary work ethic, and incredible cooking, she had instilled each of these values and traits in her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Roberta was a skilled seamstress and caregiver, bringing precision and diligence to those she provided for over the years.
Roberta is survived by her brother Gilbert (Ruthie) Mejias; children, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Maria Tramontana (Dominic), Sonia Terech, and Eliezer Fernandez; grandchildren Yahaira, Jose (Colleen), Brenda, Nicole (Greg), Michael, Alexys, and Jayden; six great grandchildren; many adoring nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters in Christ.
A family hosted Memorial service will be held Friday, August 8, 2025,11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 4110 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, Florida 32127.
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