Maria graduated from Snohomish High School in 1987. She married her high school sweetheart, Jeffrey Paulino on May 28, 1988 in Snohomish, Washington. Much to their delight, they had four children, Jamison, Jacob, Makalah, and Mackenzie. They also recently had their first grandchild, Aamira.
Maria loved reading and her book collection was extensive. She also loved children and pets and helping people. She opened her heart and her home to anyone in need.
Maria is survived by her husband Jeffrey Paulino, her children Jamison, Jacob, Makalah, and Mackenzie Paulino, her granddaughter Aamira, her parents Arnold and Patricia Marler, her siblings Dana (Roxanne) Marler, Lisa Marler and Matthew (Gena) Marler, numerous nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.
Services will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2727 Lake Avenue, on March 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM.
