She is preceded in death by her parents and survived by her beloved husband, Jesus G. Padilla; children: Terry Padilla and husband, Alan Karreman; John Padilla and partner, Louis Dominguez; Martin Padilla and wife, Alejandra; Carmen Padilla and husband, Ozair Ali of Dallas; grandchildren, Lester; Juan Alberto and Laura Padilla; best friend, Delores Prieto; sisters, Alicia Olivares and Aurora Pinedo; brothers, Raul Rubio and wife, Elena; Armando Rubio and wife, Margaret; Guadalupe Rubio and wife, Gina; and Enrique Rubio; also raised with her were Gilbert Ortega and wife, Gloria; Yolanda Almaraz and husband, Bob; Margaret Tovar and husband, Jesse; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Maria was very active with St. Jude's Catholic Church Seniors Group.
She loved her work as a beautician and appreciated her friendships she had at Lackland Troop Beauty Shop.
