Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Jose Martinez and Petra Fierro. She graduated 8th grade from Guardian Angel Catholic School and was a homemaker. Maria will always be remembered for her love of family and music, singing around the house, her laughter and warm smile.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Medrano, Richard Medrano (Annette Medrano), Daniel Medrano, David Medrano.
Her Grandchildren, Richard A. Medrano, Michael R. Medrano, Christopher J. Medrano, Sierra N. Medrano, Nathaniel D. Medrano, Daniel A. Medrano.
Her Great Grandchildren, Noah A. Arriaga, Alvaro L. Arriaga.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Richard R. Medrano, her siblings Robert Simental, Manuel Simental, Eugene Martinez, Margarita Martinez, Jose Martinez. Her grandson, Shane C. Medrano.
Funeral services will be on Friday , December 13, 2019. The public viewing starts at 9:30am followed by the rosary at 10:30am and the mass at 11:00am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 North 93rd Ave., Tolleson AZ 85353. The burial will follow at 12:30pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 West Thomas Road, Avondale AZ 85392. Reception from 2:00pm to 5:00pm will be held at Regina Hall, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 North 93rd Ave., Tolleson AZ 85353
