Mary Louise Prieto
November 19, 1929 ~ December 10, 2013
Mary L. Hernandez Prieto, 84, of Ames, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Loreto Prieto of Ames and Larry Prieto of Missouri; a grandson, Indelisio Prieto of Ames; brother, Ray Hernandez of Cedar Rapids; sister, Inez Schrader of Cedar Rapids; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Dr. Karen Scheel of Ames. Mary was born November 19, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Aniceto and Irene (Cortez) Hernandez. She worked for John Deere & Company as a data entry operator for over 20 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, John Deere Retirees, and the ladies auxiliaries of the Eagles Aerie 1112, Moline American Legion Post 246, and Rock Island VFW Post 1303. Mary enjoyed playing bingo with her many friends in the Quad Cities area. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Miguel 'Mike', Hank, and Joe Hernandez. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. A special thanks to all of Mary's caregivers, especially Sue and Melissa, for their love and compassion.
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We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very dear friend and great person!! She will be greatly missed!!
I worked with Mary at John Deere East Moline Branch. I always loved working with her and to this day I always tell people I loved her Guacamole dip and wish I could make it like hers. So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
I have a lot of fond memories of Cousin Mary especially ones from the Mexican picnics and our trip to Mexico. She was a joy to be around.
Mary will always be very special to me. She made a big impression on myself and my children. Mary made me enjoy my job everyday and always made me smile. My days will never be the same without seeing her beaqutiful face. I know she is up above smiling down on me. I will never forget you Mary. May you rest in peace my sweet angel. I know you will be watching over me and my family. I love you.
Rollie I am so happy to hear that your mother is at peace. She was such a fierce woman! So incredibly full of life, laughter and love. Her spirit lives on in you and your son.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mary. I enjoyed Mary’s visit when Henry brought her to my home when she moved to Cedar Rapids. We talked about old times when we all lived on C ave.
Elena
Mary and I worked together at the John Deere East Moline Sales Branch. I was a young, inexperienced summer student but she was always so friendly and kind to me. I have never forgotten that kindness. May she rest in peace now. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Mary and I both worked at the John Deere East Moline Sales Branch. Mary was always so kind to me and always had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda
I’m sorry to hear about your mom.
She was very special to my mom and family.
What i remember most is her smile and good sense of humor.
She will be missed.