Maria Del Rosario Sandoval

Maria was everybody’s mother. She was a woman of faith, generous and a selfless mother, grandmother, sister, tía, daughter, niece and friend. She was caring and nurturing to her loved ones throughout her life. She gave unconditional love, support and advise to anyone without hesitation, as it brought her happiness and purpose. She immigrated to Houston, TX along with her brothers and sisters in the mid 60’s. She was married to her husband, Baldemar for 41 years. She lived in North Houston most of her life where she raised her children and grandchildren.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed discussing current events, shopping, watching the news and Mexican telenovelas. Her early years were spent traveling whenever she could, while her later years were spent with her children, celebrating birthdays and gathering with loved ones for her favorite holiday, Christmas. Her greatest pride was spoiling her grandchildren. Most Sundays, you could find her having breakfast with family at La Madeleine followed by shopping at the mall. She was a sports fan, as her favorite was fútbol.

She loved to hit the slot machines, which started an over 15-year tradition of traveling to Las Vegas with her sisters for New Year’s Eve. For her 80th birthday, her family took her to Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, LA to celebrate her milestone birthday.

Maria is survived by husband, Baldemar Sandoval; her children Juan Valladares, Raul Valladares (Dora), Gustavo Gongora, Felipe Gonzalez, Ana Baskharone (Richie), Myra Sepulveda (Gustavo), Lysette Ballance (Mike); grandchildren Karen Valladares, Veronica Arceneaux (Ellis), Raul Valladares, Jr. (Carolina), Vanessa Ramirez (Albert), Valerie Valladares, Moses Sepulveda, Jonathan Sepulveda, Stephanie Valladares, Acee Valladares, Brandon Hargrove, , Isabella Ballance, Ellie Ballance, Nicolas Baskharone, Nathan Baskharone, siblings Evelia Gonzalez, Celso Gonzalez, Regina Gonzalez, Lupe Zamarripa (Sixto), and many great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Maria was preceded in death by father Esteban Gonzalez and mother Sara Rodriguez, siblings Humberto Gonzalez, Cristela Ramos, Estela Reyes, Hector Gonzalez, son, Javier Gonzalez, daughter-in-law, Aurora Valladares, brother-in-law, Ciro Reyes, and sister-in-law, Rose Gonzalez.

Visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX 77338. Mass will be held in her honor on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at St. James Catholic Church, 22800 Aldine Westfield Road, Spring, TX 77373. Reception to follow at Calvary Hill Funeral Home.

Please remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Live streaming will be available. Flowers can be sent to Calvary Hill Funeral Home at 21723 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX 77338.