Maria is survived by their husband, Miguel Ramon Merino; son John Merino; son Jesus Merino; son Salvador Merino; and son Martin Merino; daugher Irene Montez.
She is also survived by her 25 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, her sisters; Daminana Yaberra, Lupe Gomez, Carmen Avina and Mary Delgado.
A viewing for Maria will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm and followed by the recitation of the holy rosary at 6:00 p, Lisle Funeral Home chapel, 1605 L Street, Fresno, CA 93721. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony Mary Claret, 2494 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA 93725. An interment will occur at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmlapazfresno.com for the Merino family.