Maria Consuelo Nieto

Maria was born in Del Rio, Texas on Sept 23, 1932 and her earthly life ended on April 7, 2014 at home in Santa Clara. During her lifetime she was a nurse, training at the O’Connor nursing school, worked in migrant education in south county, followed by a very long stint at Kaiser Hospital, Santa Clara. During her time at Kaiser she became one of the first nurse practitioners in California. As a Spanish speaker she also volunteered her nursing skills at Sacred Heart, Familia Center in Santa Cruz, and Flying Doctors. She was preceded in death by husband Virgil Nieto, parents Amada and Hermilo Gloria, and brother Becho Gloria. She is survived by three children, Gloria (Jo), Anna (Bruce) and Joe (Tammy); sister, Sylvia Crawley; her adored grandchildren, the lights of her life Tara Alvarez, Andie Nieto, Ben Nieto, Heather Frambach and Ryan Frambach; two great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at Lima Family 466 N. Winchester, Santa Clara with a rosary beginning at 7 pm. The funeral will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday at St Justin’s Church, Santa Clara. Our mother was a vibrant woman who was a pioneer in many ways. From working in the canneries to becoming a nurse then a nurse practitioner, she overcame many obstacles. She loved her whole family and especially enjoyed the rituals of making tamales, Christmas ornament exchanges and just being together. She loved her Sharks and 49ers. A glazed donut from Stan’s was her little heaven. Contributions in her name may be made to Sacred Heart Community Services.

Arrangements under the direction of Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, Santa Clara, CA.