Maria Cristina Alfaro De Avendano

She was born on May 8th, 1942, in Sensuntepeque, Cabañas, El Salvador.

Maria spent much of her life living in Virginia, but she raised her family in El Salvador. She came to the United States in 2001 to visit her children. She loved to travel back and forth from El Salvador to Virginia.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandma, and friend. She was dedicated to her family. Although she didn't have a mother figure, she still had love for her children.

Maria was always caring, strong, kind, honest, respectful, helpful, funny, fun-loving, happy, humble, and much more. Words can't describe how good of a person she was. It was always a good time with her. She loved to tell jokes and her stories. She enjoyed many things during her lifetime, such as joking around with her husband, eating chinese food, cooking, birthday parties, family time, and most importantly popping her bubble wrap.

Everyone who would visit her knew what she was up to, and that was popping her bubble wrap in her room. When we heard the popping noise, we knew who it would come from. Overall, she touched many lives and left us wonderful memories to cherish. Thank you for everything that you did for us. Your Love will always be a blessing to us. We Love You So Much Mama Tina, RIP.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

A visitation for Maria will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel.

A celebration of her life will occur Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00am, at the funeral home with her interment to follow at Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, Virginia.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mullinsthompsonstafford.com for the Alfaro De Avendano family.