She was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Maria owned Edward's Grocery Store in San Antonio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Arredondo; sisters, Josephine Hermosa and Sally Maxey.
She is survived by her sister, Mamie Barberio and her husband, Fidel; sisters-in-law, Estella Arredondo and Cata Arredondo; numerous nieces and nephews.