She was born on January 11, 1931 to Jose and Elvira Arauza in Michoacan, Mexico. She had five brothers and one sister. She is survived by two sons Roberto Caratachea and Jaime Caratachea. Four daughters Severa (Lela) Alcaraz, Maria Basulto, Alicia Baez and Luz Barajas. Proceed in death by her husband Jeronimo of 76 years and two sons Jose and Jesses. She has 20 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Maria loved her family and enjoyed having them around to visit. She loved to cook and enjoyed gardening. She had a strong faith in which she instilled in her family. We will miss her and her countless blessings she gave us all, with a sign of the cross as we left her home. A visitation for Maria will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326. A Rosary service will occur Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Saint Frances of Rome Church, 2827 Topeka St,, Riverbank, CA 95367. A graveside service will occur Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326.
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