Maria Henriquez
November 9, 1931 - April 20, 2019
Maria Henriquez (87) of Union City, NJ passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was the widow of Julian Garcia (married 1992). She was the loving mother of Raymundo Torres and Carlos Torres. Maria was the proud grandmother of Kevin, Sandra, David and Carlos. She is also survived by her siblings: Gloria, Benedicto, Teresa, Rube and Roque, as well as many nieces and nephews. Born in El Salvador, she migrated to the United States in 1980 with her son, Raymundo. They lived in San Francisco with her sister Rube and Rube’s family (Raul, Gerson and Edwin), then moved to New York City before moving to New Jersey. In El Salvador, she was involved in family businesses, was a local seamstress, and a homemaker. In America, she spread her love in the child care and home care professions. Maria was a beautiful, strong, smart woman who loved to spend time with family and friends. She loved to dance, always had a smile on her face, and had a great laugh that filled up the room. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 -8 pm at Hennessey Heights Funeral Home 232 Kipp Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Cremation will be private.
Maria Henriquez (87) of Union City, NJ passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was the widow of Julian Garcia (married 1992). She was the loving mother of Raymundo Torres and Carlos Torres. Maria was the proud grandmother of Kevin, Sandra,... View Obituary & Service Information