In loving memory of

Maria Hernandez
March 26, 1945 - October 29, 2014

Maria Lana Hernandez passed away on October 29, 2014, in Fullerton, California, at the age of 69.



Born as Maria Elena Reyes to Ramona and Manuel Reyes in Los Angeles, California, on March 26th, 1945. Maria lived, grew up and attended schools in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.



In 1968, Maria moved to Orange County, California with her three daughters. For 27 years, she operated machinery that produced paper school products. In 1973, Maria married Simon Hernandez, who had a son, Rico. During this time, Maria and Simon lived in Buena Park and Fullerton.



Maria lived a full life. She traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. She loved oldies music, Facebook, fishing at Gaviota, visiting Palm Springs and Las Vegas, sitting and watching the birds in her backyard, and, of course, loved playing Keno. She was well known for her traditional homemade tamales at Christmas time and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.



On October 29, 2014, Maria passed away in Fullerton, California. She is survived by her four children: Linda Arbogast, Rosalie Llamas, Christina (Richard) Rios and Rico (Tracey) Hernandez; 14 grandchildren: Stephanie, KC, and Veronica Arbogast; Krystal, Raymond and Tony Llamas; Rebecca (Daniel) Rodriguez, Michelle (Isaac) Gonzalez, Samantha, Yolanda and Ricky Rios; Janae (Kellan) Pattison, Ricky (Krystal) Hernandez, and Leah Hernandez; 13 great grandchildren: Camryn Arbogast; Alex, Dominick and Marissa Rodriguez; Elizabeth and Isabella Gonzalez; Adriana, Frankie, Kayne, and Dillon Pattison, Jessica, Jacob and Lucas Hernandez, her two sisters: Linda (Peter) Mondragon and Louise Georskey-Reyna (Martin); nephew: Manuel (Cassie) Mondragon and nieces: Alicia Georskey-Reyna and Tiffany Georskey.

Tributes

Linda Arbogast-daughter wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Linda Arbogast-daughter lit a candle in memory of Maria Hernandez"

Jojo Godinez wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Lana, you will be missed but never forgoton. For us who believe in the resurrection, we'll see you again on them streets of Gold. As the song says :notes: I can only imagine :notes:. The peace that you are now in being there with Jesus Christ our Lord. I've always loved you and cherish the memories of all the camping trips we went on and family gatherings. See you on the other side...."

Virgie Hernandez wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Virgie Hernandez lit a candle in memory of Maria Hernandez"

Leticia Hall wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Leticia Hall lit a candle in memory of Maria Hernandez"

yolanda rios wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Dear grandma, This is about you no body else! You were and still are a guardian angel to all of your grandchildren. We all love you so much and can share days,months,years of memories we've made with you! I loved you so much and I'm so glad I took the advantage of becoming closer with you! You were an angel before your passing and now look grandma, you really are one! Again I love you please keep watch over OUR whole family! :heart::angel:"

Marvella Ramirez wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Auntie Lana, I Love You and Will Always Remember All the Love You Shared With All Around You, Everywhere At Anytime. I Loved Talking and Laughing With You, You Have A Smile That Will Have Already Lit Up Heaven. You Didn't Need To Pass Over To Be An Angel because You Were Already The Best Kind Of Angel/Mommy/Grandma/Great Grandma/Wife/Daughter/Sister/Aunt/Friend/Cousin and Smiling Stranger To Someone that was having a horrible day and you probably didn't even know that you lifted their spirits just by you're Beautiful Uplifted Spirited Smile. Less than 3 months ago we were together at the same mortuary laying my Grandpa Frank to rest and instead of you being in bed while you were sick, you still came and held you're Beautiful head held high and hid your pain for you're brother-n-law, I Thank You For That Auntie Lana and Will Never Ever Forget That. You Have Such Beautiful Granddaughters that I've never met until today and they're hospitality was so much of yours Auntie, You Have Taught You're Family Very Well and They Will Carry On Your Great Legacy. My Uncle Simon Is Going To Miss You Every Second Of The Day Auntie, With Your Passing and That Fact, Is My Biggest Heartache, I Am Praying For Our Family, Uncle Simon, Your Sisters, Your Daughters, Granddaughters, Grandsons, Nephews, Nieces and Everyone. Time helps with healing and with some of the pain, but the moments of bursting into tears happen at any given moment while Missing You, Auntie Lana and Grandpa Frank and All Of Our Loved Ones. RIP, Great Grandma Cruz, Uncle Frankie, Uncle Ralph, Uncle Alex, Uncle Emilio, Grandpa Frank, Auntie Lana Love-Your Niece Marvella, Big Jose, Lil Jose, Sonny & Lacey Ramirez :heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::purple_heart:"

Janae Pattison wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Dear grandma ? One of my earliest memories has always been xmas morning when I was 5 or 6, I remember searching through the presents looking for that one present you sent me every year, jammies. To this past xmas we still open your jammies and put them on right away. It was an amazing tradition and I dont think you realized how much we looked for that every year. I remember my first vacation with you on my 8th birthday, you made sure it was one I never forgot and all the quarters I found at the bottom of the pool, I knew I was surely rich ;). My favorite memory would be when you arrived for my wedding, even not in the best of health you and grandpa jumped in that car and drove thousands of miles to be with me on my special day ? you never let me down, you were my shoulder to cry on, my secret keeper who never judged and always had the best advice. My heart hurts, but im glad we all have you as our angel. I miss you."

Anonymous wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Maria Hernandez."