Maria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who brought warmth and love to those around her. She worked as a forklift driver at Odwalla Juice Company for 15 years, demonstrating dedication and perseverance in her career.
She is survived by her husband, Lucilo Serna; her children, Uriel Serna (Yesenia), Karina Solis (Freddy), Erik Serna (Enedina Leon), and Jacob Serna; her sister, Maria Elena Sanchez Garcia; and her brother, Gregorio Sanchez Garcia. Maria also leaves behind five beloved grandchildren: Diego Solis, Thiago Solis, Carmen Serna, Isabel Serna, and Leonardo Serna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Sanchez and Teresa Garcia.
A visitation for Maria will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 356 N Villa Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618. A rosary will follow at 9:30 AM, with a funeral mass at 10:00 AM at the same location. Interment will take place at Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Rd 100, Dinuba, CA 93618.
Maria’s kindness and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.