Maria Theresa Hammon

On September 30, 2026, the world lost a wonderful soul. Maria Theresa Hammon, age 95, passed away peacefully in Chula Vista, California at home surrounded by family.

Maria was born on June 21, 1931, in Arteaga, Michoacán, where she was born into a loving family, to Conrado Cuevas-Rios and Maria Luisa Delgado-Garcia. Growing up in the region of Arteaga, she lived and worked on family ranches and family houses in town.

Over the course of nearly a century, Maria witnessed and embraced many of life’s changes with grace and resilience. Though born in Mexico, she made her home in Chula Vista, California for over eighty years, were she built a life surrounded by family and community. Her journey was marked by devotion to those she loved and a steadfast presence that anchored their lives.

Maria brought immense joy, love, and laughter to everyone who knew her. She lived a life filled with simple pleasures such as assembling large puzzles, making large tablecloths, gardening in her yard, attending church services. Maria's greatest joy was always her family, who will miss her dearly every single day. Milestones in Maria’s life include traveling to Hawaii, parasailing, going on a helicopter trip, climbing a moon pyramid in Mexico, and graduating cosmetology school. Maria will be remembered for her many wonderful traits including her generosity, kindness, humor, and emotional strength. Maria’s many hobbies and passions included gardening, playing bingo (18 cards at a time), raising children, and cooking for her family. Maria’s community involvement included visiting children’s elementary school as a volunteer, member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, member of the American Legion, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Maria leaves behind a legacy of kindness in the hearts of her surviving family. Brother: Jose Maria Cuevas-Delgado. Sisters: Natalia Cuevas-Gomez, Gloria Cuevas-Partee, Consuelo Cuevas, Carolina Cuevas. Sons: Robert Godinez, Roger Oelke, John Oelke, Daniel Oelke. Daughters: Olivia Godinez, Judy Wilson, Jeanne Gifford, Linda Manos, Cindy Erickson, Michelle Chackan, Jackie McLaughlin, and 21 grandchildren.

She joins predeceased family members who passed before her. Brothers: Augustine Cuevas-Delgado, Conrado Cuevas-Delgado, Francisco Cuevas-Delgado, Juan Cuevas-Delgado. Sister: Antonia Cuevas-Delgado.

Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories on October 21, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM viewing and chapel services at Funeraria Del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA. 91910.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Family Viewing

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Open Viewing

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Clergy

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Individual Movement to Glen Abbey

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Interment at Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902.

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Celebration of Life reception at St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church 1454 Jamacha Road El Cajon, CA 92019.

She lived well, laughed often, and loved deeply. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.