Dolores Hernandez

Dolores Virgina Hernandez, 92, of Lecanto, FL passed away on October 21, 2017.  Dolores was born on April 3, 1925 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, daughter of Jose and Maria Hernandez. Dolores moved from Puerto Rico to New York City in 1952, where is worked as a forewoman, in the textile industry for over 20 years.  She moved again to Florida from New York in June 2001.  She was both a devoted Mother and Father to her 3 Children whom she raised alone.

She is survived by her three children: Cynthia Valdez and husband Mike Barninger of Homossasa, FL, Caesar Valdez and wife Jeanette of Washingtonville, NY, Herbert Valdez and wife Maria-Eugenia of Beverly Hills, FL, and Son in-law Enrique Matos,of Acworth, GA.  She has six grandchildren: Eric Matos, Danielle Matos both of Acworth, GA, Jonathan Valdez, Christopher Valdez both from Washington, NY, Kristopher Valdez of New York City, NY, Matthew Valdez and his wife Kimberly of Sarasota, FL.  She also has one great grandson Eric Joseph Matos, Acworth, GA.  Pre-deceased granddaughter Amanda Matos, Acworth, GA.

Arrangement by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL. heinzfh.com