On April 9, 1968, Maria married the love of her life, Jessie Robert Sosa. They had a wonderful life together building their family. She loved to dance and loved everyone, as she never met a stranger. She especially enjoyed spending time with her sisters and grandchildren, all of whom she loved deeply.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernardina “Nina" Hernandez; Brothers: Paul Hernandez, Jerry Hernandez and Joe Hernandez; Nephews: Mark Hernandez and Jaime Perales.
Maria is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Sosa; son: Jonathan Sosa of Midland; daughters: Irene Sosa (Daniel Paredes), Amanda Madrid (Jaime) all of Midland; siblings: Mickey Hernandez (Corina) of North Richland Hills, Mario Hernandez (Laura) of Midland, Catalina Nunez (Arturo) of Midland, Camila Gutierrez (Ernest) of Midland, Rosalie Lopez (Abraham) of Irving, Dolores Hernandez of Spring; Isabel Reyes (Dario) of Midland, Anna Ponczoch of San Antonio.
Six grandchildren: Jacob Isaiah Laureles, Victoria Maree Sosa, Emily Isabella Laureles, Jailynn Fey Mary Madrid, Jaime Zaine Jesus Madrid and Jaivien Luke Miguel Madrid.
She also thought of her In-Laws as part of her siblings: Luis Sosa (Celia), George Sosa (Yolanda), Delmira Selvera (Pete), Fred Sosa all of Midland.
Friends may pay their respects at Ellis Funeral Home, 4616 N. Big Sprint St, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 4-8 PM and Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 8 AM-8 PM. The Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 PM. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church followed by interment at Ellis Resthaven Memorial Park.
Jacob Laureles, Carlos Reyes, Boomer Selvera, Ethan Lujan, Gilbert Guzman, and Jerry Farris will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Zaine Madrid and Jaivien Madrid.
