Maria H. Araiza

In Our Heavenly Kingdom and in the Loving Arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to be found a beloved Mother, Grandmother,& Dear Friend Maria Araiza. Ms Araiza 83, of Odessa, Surrounded by her loving family, passed away Monday November 10, 2014 at her residence.

She was born August 20,1931 to Ramon and Teodora Trinidad Herrera. She was preceded in death by Husband: Encarnation R. Araiza, Sons; Alberto Araiza, Jimmy Araiza, Parents; Ramon and Teodora T. Herrera., Sister: Carmen Smith

She is survived by her Sons: Joe Araiza ( Linda) of Odessa, Fernando Araiza ( Tillie) of Odessa, Daughter; Patricia Bustos ( Manuel )of Odessa, Brothers; Chepe Herrera of San Benito, Texas, Luis Herrera, of Chicago, Ill, Sister: Elisa Olivo (Rene) of Ruidoso Nmx. 9: Grandchildren, 23: Great- Grandchildren,1 Great-Grandchild and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Many Friends.

We the Araiza Family would like to take this time and express our utmost sincere gratitude to each and everyone of you for all your prayers, floral, food, offering and especially your presence with us during this most difficult time. A special Gratitude to Irene Tinney N.P. Dr. J.B. Naidu & all the staff at Star Hospice for all the wonderful Loving Care given to our Beloved Mother: May God Bless You All Abundantly.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Her Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1pm to 9pm Today November 11, 2014 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. A Chapel Services will be held at 2pm Wednesday November 12, 2014 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Wayne Partain officiating.

Interment will be held at 9am Friday November 14, 2014 at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.