Maria Elodia Valadez, of San Antonio went to be with our Lord, February 11, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on October 22, 1929 to Eliseo and Florencia Ayala. She shared 57 years of marriage with her beloved husband Mike G. Valadez. Maria enjoyed singing and gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband Mike G. Valadez; son, Miguel Angel Valadez; daughter, Veronica Branecky; parents, Eliseo and Florencia Ayala; siblings, Jose, Eliseo, Abundio, Leonor and Hilaria. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Elena Alvarado, Maria Elodia Guerreo; son, Ruben Valadez (Ruth); brother, Homero Ayala; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren as well as numerous family and friends. Maria will be greatly missed by all who knew her.