Maria and her husband moved to the United States in 1971 with 3 young children. She loved cooking her famous yellow rice and chicken recipe.
Maria was preceded in death by Rene Hernandez, her husband of 35 years. She is survived by her children: son Luis Hernandez, daughters; Maribel Alvarez (Leo) and Isaire Rodriguez (Eugene), 7 grandchildren; David (Melissa), Darren, Devin, Dillon, Destiny Alvarez, Vanessa, and Eugene Rodriguez Jr., 6 great grandchildren; Mariah, Daniella, David Jr, Esteban, Julissa, and Darren Jr.
Services entrusted to Blount & Curry Funeral Home at the Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.