Rosa Diaz de HERNANDEZ Obituary (2025)

La Vida y el Legado de Rosa Hernandez Diaz El 30 de agosto de 1938, en el humilde pueblo de Tepozonalquillo, Guerrero, Mexico, nacio Rosa Diaz De Hernandez, hija de Silvano Diaz Degante y Luisa Barrera Zandoval. Crecio rodeada del amor de sus hermanas: Susana,Juana, Cristo, Socorro y Amada, y sus hermanos Manuel, Apolinar, Teofilo, Pedro y Andres. Desde pequena, Rosa demostro ser una mujer fuerte, generosa, y dedicada a su familia--valores que la acompanarian toda su vida. A la edad de 17 anos, se caso con el amor de su infancia, Waldo Hernandez Bustamante, con quien formo una hermosa y numerosa familia. Juntos tuvieron diez hijos, de los cuales siete sobrevivieron hasta la adultez: Luisa, Edgar, Alma, Adan, Maria, David y Lorena. Con el paso de los anos, su amor y dedicacion dieron fruto en una gran familia, con 24 nietos, 28 bisnietos y 7 tataranietos. De entre todos ellos, dos ocuparon un lugar muy especial en su corazon, ya que los crio como si fueran sus propios hijos. Rosa era una mujer de inmensa generosidad, conocida por su amor a la cocina y su dedicacion al cuidado de los ninos. Su hogar siempre fue un refugio de calidez y amor, donde todos eran bienvenidos y nadie se iba con hambre. Cocinar era su manera de expresar carino, manteniendo vivas las tradiciones y creando recuerdos inolvidables en cada platillo que preparaba. Mas alla de la cocina, tenia un don especial para el cuidado de los ninos. Ya fueran sus propios hijos, sus nietos o cualquier pequeno que necesitara amor, ella siempre los recibia con los brazos abiertos. Su presencia transmitia sabiduria, paciencia y un amor inagotable. El 17 de febrero de 2025, Rosa Hernandez Diaz partio de este mundo, dejando un profundo legado de amor, bondad y dedicacion familiar. Aunque fisicamente ya no este, su espiritu vive en cada uno de los que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerla. Sus ensenanzas, su risa y el amor que entrego seguiran vivos en el corazon de sus hijos, nietos y todas las generaciones venideras. Su familia la recordara siempre como el alma de su hogar, una mujer que amo sin limites, dio sin esperar nada a cambio y cuyo calor se sentia en cada comida que preparaba y en cada nino que cuidaba. Que su recuerdo siga iluminando y dando consuelo a quienes tuvieron la bendicion de conocerla. Queremos agradecer de todo corazon a todos los que nos han brindado su amor y compania. En especial a el programa de Hospicio, a la Enfermera Nicole y a la trabajadora social Yuli quien brindaron su ayuda con el cuidado hacia nuestra Mama y abuela. Gracias. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Life and Legacy of Rosa Hernandez Diaz On August 30, 1938, in the humble town of Tepozonalquillo, Guerrero, Mexico, Rosa Hernandez Diaz was born to Silvano Diaz Degante and Luisa Barrera Zandoval. She was one of their beloved children, growing up alongside her sisters Susana, Juana, Cristo, Socorro, Amada and her brothers ` Teofilo, Pedro, and Andres. From an early age, Rosa embodied strength, warmth, and an unwavering dedication to family--qualities that would define her throughout her life. At just 17 years old, she married her childhood love, Waldo Hernandez Bustamante, beginning a lifelong journey of love and devotion. Together, they built a large and beautiful family, raising 10 children, seven of whom survived into adulthood: Luisa, Edgar, Alma, Adan, Maria, David, and Lorena. Rosa's family grew exponentially, blessing her with 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Among them, two held an especially cherished place in her heart, as she raised them as her own. Rosa was a woman of immense generosity, best known for her love of cooking and nurturing others. Her home was a sanctuary of warmth and comfort where everyone was welcome and no one ever left hungry. She found joy in preparing home-cooked meals, filling her kitchen with the rich aromas of tradition and love. Her cooking was more than food; it was an expression of her care, her culture, and the deep love she held for her family and community. Beyond the kitchen, Rosa had an extraordinary gift for caring for children. Whether it was her own, her grandchildren, or any child in need of love, she embraced them all with open arms. Her presence was a source of wisdom, patience, and an endless supply of affection. Rosa Hernandez Diaz passed away on February 17, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family. Though she is no longer physically present, her spirit lives on in the lives of those she touched. Her lessons, her laughter, and her unbreakable bond with her loved ones will forever remain in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, and the many generations to come. Her family will always remember her as the heart of their home--a woman who loved deeply, gave selflessly, and whose warmth could be felt in every meal she cooked and every child she held. May her memory continue to bring comfort and inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. We want to thank wholeheartedly to all those who have given us their love and company. Especially to the Hospice program, Nurse Nicole and social worker Yuli who helped with the care of our Mom and grandmother. Thank you. Viewing is scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm, followed by a Funeral Service on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am, both held at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N. 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901). Burial will follow the service at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.