Born in Havana, Cuba, Maria is survived by her parents, Dr. Oscar Papazian and Mrs. Maria del Carmen Papazian; sisters Ms. Varsenik Papazian and Mrs. Nevart Papazian Kaminski; brother-in-law Mr. David M. Kaminski; and nieces Ms. Varsenik Wilson, Ms. Annik Wilson, Ms. Sylvia Krupp, Ms. Clara Kaminski and Ms. Maria Kaminski.
Maria was a passionate animal rights activist and rescuer. She lived most of her life as a vegetarian and vegan. Maria volunteered her time and talents to several organizations involved with helping animals. She was an educator who spent decades working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the University of Miami.
Maria was a graduate of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and the University of Miami.
She inspired those around her to be the change they wanted to see in the world.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Paws4You.org to honor Maria’s memory. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.