Mary Hernandez, age 69, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Though most knew her as Mary, she was born Maria del Socorro Garcia in Elwood, on Sept. 23, 1951. Mary was one of 16 children and was the daughter of Raul and Julia Carrizales Garcia. She was married to Martin Hernandez Sr. on Sept. 12, 1969 – the pair shared more than 51 years together.
Mary was kind, caring and truly the rock of her family. She was supportive and loving and always sure to have good food available – no one went hungry at Mary’s! She was also very friendly and rarely knew a stranger. In addition to caring for her family and home, she spent nearly 45 years with Warsaw Coil and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was an incredible person with a huge heart for helping others. It would be nearly impossible to sum her up in an obituary.
Those who survive with memories to cherish include her husband, Martin Hernandez Sr., of Warsaw; and their three daughters: Ann (Todd) Yates, of Mentone; Tina (Albert Elizondo) Hernandez, of Warsaw; and Linda (Brian Schneidewent) Hernandez, of Warsaw. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Niya Sainer, Kendric Fortner, McKenzie Elizondo, Keegan Hernandez, Kaleb (Ellie) Schneidewent and Ethan Yates; three great-grandchildren: Braelyn, Jadyn and Jocelyn; and 11 siblings.
She was preceded in passing by her son, Martin Hernandez Jr.; by a granddaughter, Taylyn Mauk; and by four siblings.
Friends may join family for a time of visitation on Friday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw; a vigil service will be led by Father Jonathan Norton at 7:30 p.m. Her funeral will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Written condolences may be sent to Mary’s family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
