Lila Mayoral
| Lila Mayoral Wirshing | |
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| 8th First Lady of Puerto Rico | |
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In office January 2, 1973 – January 2, 1977 |
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| Governor | Rafael Hernández Colón |
| Preceded by | Rosario Ferré |
| Succeeded by | Kate Donnelly |
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In office January 2, 1985 – January 2, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Kate Donnelly |
| Succeeded by | Irma Margarita Neváres |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Lila de las Mercedes Mayoral Wirshing May 12, 1942 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | July 1, 2003 (aged 60) Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Spouse(s) | Rafael Hernández Colón (1959-2003; her death) |
| Children | Rafael José Alfredo Dora Mercedes Juan Eugenio (b. 1969) |
| Alma mater | Universidad del Sagrado Corazón |
Lila Mayoral Wirshing (May 12, 1942 – July 1, 2003) was the wife of Governor of Puerto Rico Rafael Hernández Colón, and served as First Lady during his three terms as Governor (1973–77, 1985–93).
Lila de las Mercedes Mayoral Wirshing was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1942. Her parents were Juan Eugenio Mayoral Renovales, an industrialist, and Julita Wirshing Serrallés. She was the second of four sisters: Julita Mercedes, Ana Inés, and Eugenia. She began her studies at the Liceo Ponceño in Ponce, and finished high school at the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
During this time that she met Rafael Hernández Colón, who was a young law student at the time. Mayoral Wirshing and Hernández Colón married on October 24, 1959. They had four children: Rafael, José Alfredo, Dora Mercedes, and Juan Eugenio.
Lila Mayoral became First Lady of Puerto Rico when her husband, Rafael Hernández Colón, was elected Governor in the 1972 general elections. She remained in the position until Hernández Colón lost the 1976 elections. As first lady, Mayoral distinguished herself for her dedication to the community. For example, after Hurricane Eloise caused significant damage in Puerto Rico, Mayoral organized a benefit concert to aid those affected by the storm.
After her husband was defeated in his bid for another term in La Fortaleza, Mayoral Wirshing returned to college to finish her degree. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in 1982, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.00 GPA.
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