Maria Bustamante, 78, of Greeley, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Poudre Valley Medical Center in Fort Collins. She was born September 5, 1942 in Crystal City, Texas to Teofilo and Amada (Villegas) Alaniz.
Maria has lived in Chicago, Illinois, Zapata, Texas and Greeley. She married Olegario Bustamante. He passed away on July 4, 2014.
Maria enjoyed listening to music, singing, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a love for reading. She always encouraged her family to further their education.
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Maria is survived by her daughters, Virginia Rojas, Ramona Alaniz, Rachel Guzman (Francisco R. Guzman, Jr.) and Rebecca Davis; son, Reinaldo Rojas III (Sofia); siblings, Mariana R. Gonzales (David), Petra R. Ferrando (David), Nora Rodriguez and Roberto Torres (Mirna); 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Olegario Bustamante, sister, Celia Sanchez and brother, Gregorio Sendejo, Jr.
No services will be held at this time.