Miriam Hernandez

Miriam met the love of her life in 1955 at a dance party in the town of Santurce in Puerto Rico. He was introduced to her as "El Gran Yin" (The Great Yin). Shortly thereafter, they were married on April, 28, 1956. She was a devoted and faithful wife of Pablo "Yin" Hernandez for 66 years.

Miriam dreamed of having a big family and that's exactly what she had. Preceded in death, Baby Boy Hernandez was born in 1957, heartbroken from the loss of her first born, she became the most dedicated and loving mother of 14 children. Humberto "Berto" Hernandez, Pablo "Junior" Hernandez, Jose Luis "Joey" Hernandez, Frank "Frankie" Hernandez, Elizabeth "Licy" Hernandez Alamo, Carlos Hernandez, Noel "Baby" Hernandez, Sarai "Sary" Hernandez Santana, Damaris "Mari" Hernandez, Misael "Michi" Hernandez, Ariel "Eddie" Hernandez, Daniel "Danny" Hernandez, Ruth Miriam "Titi" Hernandez and Heidi Hernandez

Her dream of having a big family was extended when she became a Grandmother in 1977. She was lovingly known as "Ita" to her 33 Grandchildren, 35-plus Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Preceded in Death by her Father, Matias Mercado Morales and Mother, Maria Luisa Rivera Arce. Miriam was a caring sister to her siblings whom Preceded in Death; Erlinda "Winda" Rivera, Aida Rivera, Elba Iris Rivera, Daniel Rivera, Israel Rivera, and Efrain Rivera. Miriam was an unforgettable aunt, caring cousin; Sister in Christ; and friend of many.

Miriam was a God fearing Christian woman, who instilled her Christian values to all her children and grandchildren. She loved to sing Christian duets with her husband during church services while he played his guitar. On Saturdays, as part of her church ministry along with her husband, they would visit the ill and sometimes take their children to teach those Christian values. They would also visit friends and faithfully attend church services.

Miriam's favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because that gave her the opportunity to cook a big meal for all of her family, no one could top her famous stuffing and turkey. She was filled with joy to see her children and grandchildren eating and laughing together, the louder the family got, the better. She also loved the one on one time with her daughters, sons and grandchildren, when they would visit her home, of course she cooked their favorite meals during those visits. She loved and missed her home of Puerto Rico and frequently went back to her beloved Isla to visit family and friends. Several times, she packed everything and moved her entire family of kids to live and experience the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico as she did as a kid.

Miriam, the Matriarch of four generations will be dearly missed, loved and in our hearts forever.

Mami/Ita/Millyn, we will always love you. Bendicion.