Maria Hernandez Viva

Maria Hernandez Viva
January 22, 1928 – September 25, 2026

Maria Hernandez Viva, affectionately known as “Ma,” passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on September 25, 2026, at the age of 98.

Born on January 22, 1928, in Aguada, Puerto Rico, Maria lived a long and full life that carried her from Puerto Rico to New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Wherever life took her, family remained at the center of it.

Maria was the daughter of Abdon Hernandez Vega and Amelia Viva Pagan. She was one of several siblings, including Francisco Hernandez, Maria Ester Hernandez Viva, Jose Hernandez, Carmen Rita Hernandez Viva, Gloria Hernandez Acevedo, Genoveva Hernandez Acevedo, and Ramon Hernandez Acevedo.

She married Angel Luis Berrios, with whom she shared her life until his passing on July 30, 1981. Together they had two children, Mirza Maria Berrios and Angel Luis Berrios Jr.

Maria leaves behind a family that continues her story through the generations. She was grandmother to Crystal Shais Berrios, Jessica Lavonne Marie Berrios, and Angel Luis Berrios III, and great-grandmother to Gabriella Rose Berrios. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Lee Perez.

A woman who lived through nearly a century of change, Maria witnessed generations come and go, but the love and connection of family remained a constant throughout her life. Her presence, her memories, and the life she built will continue through the family she leaves behind.

Maria will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

May she rest peacefully, reunited with those who went before her.