Maria E. Rios de Fierros, 65, of Buckeye, passed away October 1, 2012 at home. She was born November 14, 1946 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Antonio Rios and Josefa Alcaraz. She moved to Arizona 24 years ago and for some time worked in a hotel as a housekeeper. She is survived by her husband Rafael A. Gutierrez; son Rafael Gutierrez; daughters Guadalupe Gutierrez, Anabel Gutierrez and Jazmin Gutierrez; sister Cruz Rios; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm, with a service at 2pm, Saturday, October 6th at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.