Obituary for Rosalia E. Fernandez (Terradas)
Rosalia "Lia" Fernandez passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec 19, 2022. Born in Havana, Cuba to parents Miguel and Esther Terradas. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Gladys, Miguel and Pepe. She is survived by her brother, Raul.
Lia is survived by her husband, Juan A Fernandez, whom she married in 1960, and their three children, Maria (Joel), Juan (Holly) and Miguel (Dawn). She was a loved and cherished wife and mother.
Lia earned a teaching degree in Cuba, although once married, she became a stay-at-home wife and eventually mother. When her husband came to the US, she stayed in Cuba for a year with her children before they were allowed to join him.
She was a devoted and loved "Nana" to her seven grandchildren: Alex, Anna, Drew, Emily, Gabriella, Max and Steven (Emily). She was also a beloved aunt to her 16 nieces and nephews.
Lia loved traveling, especially visiting and vacationing with family and friends. She also loved praying the rosary with her friends, shopping, watching movies, listening to music and dancing.
Lia is survived by her husband, Juan A Fernandez, whom she married in 1960, and their three children, Maria (Joel), Juan (Holly) and Miguel (Dawn). She was a loved and cherished wife and mother.
Lia earned a teaching degree in Cuba, although once married, she became a stay-at-home wife and eventually mother. When her husband came to the US, she stayed in Cuba for a year with her children before they were allowed to join him.
She was a devoted and loved "Nana" to her seven grandchildren: Alex, Anna, Drew, Emily, Gabriella, Max and Steven (Emily). She was also a beloved aunt to her 16 nieces and nephews.
Lia loved traveling, especially visiting and vacationing with family and friends. She also loved praying the rosary with her friends, shopping, watching movies, listening to music and dancing.