Maria Antonia

Hernandez

Maria Antonia Hernandez, 73, of Harlingen, Texas, entered into the Lord's eternal embrace on Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was born to Refugio Ybarra and Paula Garcia on June 13, 1948. Maria, known affectionately as "Toni" by her family and many friends in her hometown, was characterized by the warmth and generosity she exuded toward everyone she encountered in her life.

She always maintained a powerful connection to her Catholic faith, and she was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Harlingen since its opening.

She worked for many years at Southwestern Bell and was a longtime employee of Edelstein's Furniture in downtown Harlingen.

She became involved in the Help One Student To Succeed (HOSTS) program, helping elementary students with literacy, and was an active member of Harlingen High School Band Boosters during the years her daughter was a member of the Harlingen High School Band.

Knowing Maria meant always being greeted with a radiant smile and a loving embrace, and she never turned down the opportunity to share a moment of pleasant conversation or make you feel welcome in her presence.

Maria will be greatly missed by her daughter, Paula Y. Oliva (Pedro Oliva); brothers, Gilberto Ybarra (Malee Ybarra) and Jorge Ybarra (Elena M. Ybarra); sisters, Ester Chavez (Manuel), Rachel Lopez, Rebecca Ybarra, Refugia Ybarra, Yolanda Hernandez (Eduardo Hernandez), and Martha Perez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 9 at Trinity Funeral Chapel in Harlingen, with a rosary service at 7 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 10:00 am at Trinity Funeral Chapel . Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.