Bertha Hernandez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

[1941 – 2018] Bertha Hernández Tapia 76 years of age, Resident of South Salt Lake City, left our earthly presence during the early morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was born March 25, 1941 in Hidalgo, Mexico to parents Guadalupe Lopez and Jose Tapia. Bertha lived a beautiful life alongside her late husband Doroteo Hernandez. In her early life, she was a dedicated caregiver that assisted in raising five children in the home of a teacher. After finding love Bertha and her husband journeyed from Mexico City to Salt Lake City, Utah. They purchased their first home and raised their family. She was everything a mother and grandmother could be which included endless generosity and love. She was adventurous and always willing to travel. One of her passions was fulfilled through her own authentic cuisine or by savoring everything and anything. Her greatest accomplishments were lived through her family members and pet dog Cici. Bertha was employed and retired by Abbott Laboratories. She had a strong will to live and took as much from this world as it had to offer. Bertha passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Bertha is survived by daughters Maria Cruz (Spouse Victor Cruz) and Melva Rodriguez (Spouse Demetrio Rodriguez). Grandchildren: Crystal Norman (Spouse Mathew Norman), Jose Zagal (Spouse Vera Salinas), Esperanza Aispuro, Antonio Cruz, Liliana Cruz, Sergio Aispuro, Alyssia Hernandez, Great Grandson: Sebastian Zagal, Extended Family: Alfonso, Javier, Dervy, David, and Dalia Castro Preceded in death by her husband Doroteo Hernandez and siblings Francisca, Estella and Felipe. Services will be held Friday, March 2, 2018. Viewing and Rosary will be held from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Mass will be from 3:00 – 4:00pm. Both will be held at Saint Therese Catholic Church, 7832 S Allen St, Midvale, UT 84047. Thank you to those who shared moments in the beautiful life of Bertha Hernandez. She will be deeply missed and remembered for the wonderful woman that she was in life. We look up into the heavens and rejoice that she has been reunited with her husband and loved ones.

Bertha Hernandez

March 25, 1941 - February 27, 2018