Maria C. Varela 85, passed away on December 24, 2020. She was born in Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 8, 1935. She was a loving mother, abuela and bisabuela. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Angel & Francisca Coronado and daughter-in-law Graciela Varela. She is survived by her loving children Juan D. Varela, Liliana Ortega, Jaime Varela, Cesar Varela and Gina Herrera (Alex), grandchildren, Jorge R. & Juan D. III Varela, Arthur III & Marty Ortega, Liliana M. Camacho (Adrian), Elizabeth & Michelle Romero, Cosmo Varela, Nathan and Caleb Herrera, great grandchildren Jasmine, Diego, and Anthony Ortega, Andrew Lafferty and Nahla Vega. She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and in-laws. She dedicated her life to her family. She was a strong woman who loved music, loved to sing, dance and loved family gatherings. She was kind, sweet, funny and known for her amazing cooking. She was loved greatly and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.