Luz Maria Christian Viera, aka “Mama, Mama Luz, and Guela”, La Grande Princess, passed away on May 13. She was 89 years old.
She was preceded by spouse, Manuel Viera Sr.; mother,Aurelia Cordero Christian; father Genaro Christian; son, Luis Aurelio Viera; grandchildren, Ronald Javier Heredia, Arturo Bueno; sister, Ana Santiago; brothers Juan Christian, Genaro Christian; daughter in law, Damarys Heredia Viera, and son in law, Niels R. Thurland.
She is survived by daughters, Luz Maria Thurland, Gladys Manuela Mena; son, Manuel Viera Jr; grandchildren ,Jessalyn Viera, Karissa Thurland-Perez, Melissa Rosario, Nicholas Mena, Vanessa Thurland, Marcia Hopson, Luz M. Bueno, Joel Heredia, Aurora Bueno, Ashley Viera, Natasha Viera and Jemanuel Viera; great-grandchildren Nathaniel Zapata, Jahsai Rosario, Caliyah Helliger, Ajahni Rosario, Dakota Hopson III, Juan Llanes, Nicholas Llanes, Jay’lana Rivera, Nevan Haynes, Jay’vian Rivera, Nyack Nathaniel, Elijah Rosario, Jahniel Perez, Cole Hopson, Hunter Vagedes, Novah Haynes,Sarah Hopson, AlinaVagedes, Jubriel Jelili, Anastasia Bueno, Noriel Haynes and Amoura Campos; sister, Luz M. Christian; brothers, Angel Luis Christian, Jose Christian, David Christian, Carlos Christian; daughter-in law, Francesca Simmonds Viera; cousin and other relatives, Carmelo Christian and Family, Luis Felipe Viera and Family, Ruben Martinez and Family; godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention
Funeral service will be held on May 27 at James Memorial Chapel. Viewing begins at 10 am, with service at 11 am. Interment will be held at Kingshill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
