Martina Santos

Martina Santos , 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Pedro Hernandez.

Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Santos and Felicita Cancel.

Prior to moving to the United States, she worked as a caregiver for the elderly in Puerto Rico.

Martina is survived by her four daughters, Lourdes Hernandez, of Fall River, Zaida Hernandez, of Fall River, Marisol Hernandez, of Fall River, and Luz Montanez, of Newport, RI; a brother, Leonardo Santos, of Puerto Rico; 14 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren. She was grandmother of the late Joel Rosario and Raul Hernandez and was preceded in death by 16 siblings.

Her funeral services will be held at Funeraria Fuente de Luz, Bda. Collazo, Calle Herminio Martinez, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 00693. Interment will be in Mausoleo Ojo de Agua, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Please visit www.funerariafuentedeluzpr.com or call (787) 858-7273 for information.

Local arrangements are under the care of the Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services, 69 West Britannia Street, Taunton.

For online condolences, please visit: www.sowieckifh.com