A memorial service for Maria will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Palm Southwest Mortuary, 7979 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89113. Guests are welcome to wear colors of choice. Maria's favorite color was purple.
Maria was born January 8, 1951 in Jimenez, Mexico. She was very attached to her father growing up. Maria was the leader of her circle of friends and was known to play pranks on the nuns. She was always a hard worker and learned work ethic at a young age while working at her father's perfume shop after school. Maria also learned to cook from her parents at a young age and later when working at the family owned restaurants, Bandidos and Montezuma's.
Maria came to the United States when she was 17 and knew very little English but quickly learned. She met the love of her life, Craig Wilkinson, while working as a bus girl at Macayo's Las Vegas on East Charleston. They married on March 14, 1970 at the age of 19.
Maria worked many types of jobs over the years. Early on she worked as a dealer at Slots of Fun and Circus Circus. She was a stay at home mom at times and she had a cleaning business. Maria really enjoyed working at Ethel M. Chocolate Factory, Dillard's, MJ Christensen, and Albertson's.
Maria was such a giving and forgiving soul, full of passion and love for people. She loved to talk with her family and friends and would make every effort to keep in close touch with everyone. Maria loved to bless others by making her delicious Mexican meals and bringing people together around the table. She also loved traveling and always tried to include others in her travels. Maria saw the world and did so mostly through cruising. Maria was the life of the party and her laughter and energy for life was an inspiration to many. Above all else, she had a deep faith and relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and she lived passionately for her husband, kids, and grandchildren.
Maria is survived by her husband, Craig Wilkinson, of 51 years, and their daughter, Claudia Kintigh, and their son Craig Max Wilkinson; her eight grandsons, Isaiah Koufos, Cole Kintigh, Elijah Koufos, Aidan Koufos, Michael Kintigh, Wesley Kintigh, Ethan Wilkinson, and Evan Wilkinson.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsouthwest.com for the Wilkinson family.
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