Maria Dilia Hernandez Obituary
The passing of Maria Dilia Hernandez (Watchung, New Jersey) occurred on September 2, 2026. Maria, born on April 8, 1933, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maria Dilia Hernandez to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jose Maria Mata and Gregoria Guerra. She is survived by: her husband Ciro Hernandez; her sisters, Carmela and Reyna; her children, Ciro Jr., Hernan (Reyna), Lilian, Linda (Ricardo), Luz (Abraham) and Daysi; her grandchildren, Lillian (Parrish), Laura, Josue, Ricardo Jr., Nicole, Vanessa, Marisol and Danny; and her great grandchildren, Alex, Logan and Mateo. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 7th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Higgins Home For Funerals (752 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069). A Mass was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Bernard of Clairvaux and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church (1235 George St, Plainfield, NJ 07062). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 11:15 AM at the Hillside Cemetery (1401 Woodland Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076).
