Maria was born November 12, 1947 to Manuel and Guadalupe Valadez Peralta.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Andres; brothers, Juan Antonio Peralta, Santiago Peralta; sister, Aida Montes; and great granddaughters, Beranna Muniz, Deanna Mata.
Maria is survived by her husband, John; children, Laura Robles (Eloy Sr.), Mario Leija (Sandra), Juan Leija (Maria E.), and Rosa Leija; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Manuel Peralta; and sister Elva Garza.
