Maria R. Hernandez

LEIPSIC – Maria R. Hernandez, 94, of Leipsic died 7:38 a.m., Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born January 8, 1932, in Richmond, TX to the late Ysac and Angelita (Torres) Reyna. On April 12, 1949, she married Baldemar Hernandez Sr. He died December 1, 1999.

Survivors include a son, Roy (Marina) Hernandez of Leipsic; daughter-in-law, Leslye Hernandez of San Antonio TX; 14 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Julia Cuevas of Brownsville, TX, Aurora “Dora” Lopez of Edinburg, TX, Roberto “Beto” Reyna of San Antonio, TX and Jesus “Chuy” Reyna of Pharr, TX.

She was also preceded in death by three children: Odilia (Felipe Sr.) Ortega, Baldemar Hernandez Jr. and Juan Hernandez; and two siblings: Aurelio Reyna and Andres “Andy” Reyna.

Maria retired from the former Libby’s in Leipsic. She received her STNA degree in 1968. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Leipsic and its Guadalupe Society. Maria was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her family and enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking and puzzles.

Funeral mass will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Leipsic with Fr. Randy Giesige officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Parish Life Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com