Maria Virginia Soto Hernandez's Obituary
Maria Virginia Soto Hernandez, of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2021. She was 96 years old.
Sweetly known as Doña Virginia, she was the mother of ten children. Despite her large family Doña Virginia always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for her family and was known for her kindness, wisdom, and patience.
She married the late Gilberto Traverzo, and they lived together in Gary, Indiana for twenty-two years before relocating to San Sebastian, Puerto Rico where she enjoyed most of her life.
Doña Virginia was predeceased by her husband Gilberto Traverzo, and by her daughter Ana Maria Traverzo. She is survived by her nine children: Gilbert, Doris, Edwin, Antonio (Tony), David, Maria Dolores, Virginia, Cecilia, and Carmen Traverzo and by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Boza & Roel Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 25, at 6:00. The family will receive visitors three hours prior, from 3:00 to 6:00.
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