She was one of 4 children, Miguel, Alfonso and Enrique.
She is survived by her brother Enrique Serrato; Seven children; Ana, Manuel, Frank, Daniel, Pilar, Steven and Gregory.
10 Grandchildren; Marisa, Lindsey, Ryan, Austin, Frankie, Olivia, Christian, Isabella, Samantha and Lucas.
She served the community for more than 50 years as one of the first female funeral directors. She unselfishly devoted her life to her children and their families.
Maria passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 17th 2017, which would have been the 100th birthday of her mother Ana Maria Serrato.
In lieu of flowers contributions to The Servants of Mary Convent, 2131 West 27th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018 or The Pancreatic Cancer Foundation http://Pancan.org In Memory of Maria Magdalena Veiga.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Bellflower, Bellflower, CA.