She was born on September 4, 1939 in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to the late Serapio & Cleotilia Briones.
Maria worked at Universal Hilton Charlotte North Carolina as a Hostess, and at Kihei Prime Rib.
She loved music, singing, dancing, planting and golfing.
She is survived by Beverly Lashley, Rory Mayo (Emily), Tammy Patao (Henry), Cyndi Mayo-Akeo (Ladd), Pamela Bertrand, Corina Mayo; sister, Linda Floyd; brother, Alfred Briones; and Companion, Larry West.
Celebration of Life for Maria will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at New Hope- Kahului, 349 Hanakai Street from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.