She was dedicated to her faith and in serving in her church. She also loved to sew and make dresses for her daughters, granddaughters, sisters and nieces.
Maria is survived by her husband, Catarino Chavez; her daughters Liliana Gonzalez (Julian) and Rosario Chavez; her grandchildren Jonathan, Celeste, Katherine, Samantha, Isaiah and Camila and her great grandson James.
Maria was preceded in death by her son Marcos Chavez †; her parents Maurilio Garza † and Josefa Garza †; her brother Maurilio Garza Jr. †; her sister Maria G. Garza †; her sisters in law Anita Garza † and Maribel Garza †; her nephew Pablo Guzman †.
A visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM in Chapel of Angels at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521. A chapel service will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Chapel of Angels at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521. Followed by a burial at 11:00 AM at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4464 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, Texas 78526.
Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan, Julian, Julian A., Isaiah, Ruben, Danny, Fred and Jay.