Maria M Guzman

Maria Gil Guzman, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Redlands, CA where she lived for over 60 years. She was born in LaReforma, Texas, to Ramon and Benancia Gil. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Jose Galvan Guzman, her sons Baldemar Noe Guzman, Roberto Raul Guzman, Jesus Hector Guzman and granddaughter Meagan Michelle Alvarez. Maria is survived by two sisters Emma Gil Lemus and Hermelinda Gil Cuevas, six children Jose (Yolanda) Guzman, Juanita Guzman Ruiz, Estella Gil-Guzman-Perez, Ramon (Katrina) Guzman, Oralia Alvarez, Ida Guzman-Albarran, 30 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, many nephews and nieces.

Maria loved the outdoors, enjoyed gardening, she loved her flowers and plants, cooking a variety of meals, she loved sewing and making dresses for family and friends. She loved her dogs and cats. She was a faithful woman of God a devout Catholic. Her greatest love was her family.

Remember Me

To the living, I am gone,

To the sad, I will never return.

To the angry, I was cheated,

But to the happy, I am at peace

And to the faithful, I have never left.

I cannot speak, but I can listen.

I cannot be seen, but my presence can be felt.

I can no longer lead, but I can walk beside you.

So as you stand gazing at a beautiful sunset

or the moon in its endless sky,

As you look in wonder at the colors of a rose

or listen to the song of a bird,

Remember me.

Remember me in your heart,

in your thoughts, and in your memories.

Remember the times we loved,

The times we fought,

The times we laughed,

And the times we cried,

The times we teased

And the times we shared.

For if you think of me,

I will not have died.

I have only gone with Jesus.

A visitation for Maria will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A funeral service will occur Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A committal service will occur Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, 3510 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324.