She was born June 20, 1937, in Mexico, to the late Jose and Maria Ramirez.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. Maria was proud to be a recent citizen of the U.S. She will greatly be missed by all who loved and knew her. "Mama, we love you."
Maria is survived by her children, Hector C. Soria and wife, Rose, Jose Soria and wife, Connie, Alma Negrete and husband, Fred, Norma Espinoza and husband, Albert, Guillermo Soria and wife, Cellina; 11 grandchildren, Crystal, Christine, Albert Rene, Marisela, Adrian, Amanda, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Alexandria, Patricia and William; 7 brothers and 3 sisters.