Maria R Waters

Maria (Cucita) R. Waters, 88 years, went into the loving arms of our Lord in Heaven on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in El Paso, Texas. Cucita was born on July 25, 1933, in Madero, Durango, Mexico. She was survived by three brothers and a sister, Salvador Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Fidel Martinez, Noemi Lozano and preceded in death by her mother Arnulfa Martinez and brother Juan Martinez. She lived 66 years in El Paso, Texas and was married to Frank E. Waters for 42 years until his death in 1997. Together they raised 13 children, 8 daughters and 5 sons. Her children and their spouses are Virginia Waters, Frank E. Waters, Jr. & Lettie Waters, Tina Waters, Irma & Gabriel Bustamante, John E. Waters, Nancy & Isidro Contreras, David S. Waters, Margie & Ruben Limon Jr, Anna I. & Rod Jimerson, Rosalinda Waters, Robert L. & Cindy Waters, Ruben L. Waters, Luz Elena & Raul Cadena. She left behind a legacy of 27 grandchildren: Isaac J. Waters, Adam D. Waters, Petrice M. Waters & Jose L. Diaz, April L. Waters, Frank E. Waters III, Erica L. Waters, John A. Waters, Tristan J. Waters, Danielle M. Waters, Sydney B. Contreras, Amanda N. Contreras, Matthew N. Contreras, Mark A. Contreras, Gabriel Contreras, Samantha G. Limon, Ruben Limon III, Lorraine Winser, Crystal Limon, Megan R. Jimerson, Kristin T. Jimerson, Alyssa G. Haro, Victoria I. Waters, Alexandra I. Waters, Brandon L. Waters, Lauren D. Waters, Erin E. Cadena and Elina E. Cadena and 12 great grandchildren: Isaac A. Waters, Joshua D. Waters, Matthew J. Waters, Isaiah J. Waters, Kayla S. Waters, Adriel D. Waters, Gwen J. Enriquez, Eric R. Enriquez, Audrina R. Waters, Savannah J. Waters, Emerson Winser & Everett Winser.

Her favorite pastime was to make bead necklaces and to read her bible. She will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her husband and children. Her children will always keep her in their hearts for all her motherly nurturing and commitment to them.

Pallbearers: Frank E. Waters Jr., John E. Waters, David S. Waters, Robert L. Waters, Ruben L. Waters, Adam D. Waters.

Funeral Arrangements:

Visitation Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza, El Paso, TX 79936 from 4pm-8pm.

Funeral services Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Del Sol Church, 11501 Vista Del Sol, El Paso, TX 79936 from 11:30am - 12:30pm.

Burial following the church services at Evergreen East, 12400 Montana, El Paso, TX 79938.