Maria is survived by her husband, Larry Franklin; her children Jesus Mendoza and Rachel Mendoza Webster; her siblings Max Sandoval, Robert Sandoval, Armando Sandoval and Carmen Macias; her grandchildren Patrick Webster and Jonathan Webster.
In celebration of the joy that Maria Elena brought to us all, the family warmly requests that guests wear colorful attire instead of black
Visitation for Maria will be held Monday, September 22, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a vigil service at 6pm at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79936. A funeral mass will be Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 10970 Bywood Dr, El Paso, Texas 79936. The graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM at Mt Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, Texas 79907.