Maria is survived by her husband Frank, her children, Jacque (John) Chiesa, Andy (Tricia) Garcia, Tom (Lisa) Garcia, Dan Garcia and her daughter -in -law, Natalie Garcia. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Jordan, Gabrielle, Lexi, Libby, Matthew, Emma, Cade and Kaylina.
She is preceded in death by her children, Stella, Sara and Frankie, her parents, Paula and Valentine and her brother, Paul.
Maria was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a faithful and practicing Catholic who instilled in her children and grandchildren that all things were possible through Christ.
Viewing and Rosary will be held September 23, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Resthaven Park and Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. A funeral Mass will be held September 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5614 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. A graveside burial will follow at Resthaven Park and Cemetery