Hi momma we went to go visit you on your birthday and I left you something I made for your hanging on your cubby spot. We love and will always miss you. You remain in our hearts and never will be forgotten! Ever

Thinking about you and Happy Heavenly Birthday Maria missing you so much XOXO 🙏🎁🎈🥰 From Your friend Loretta

Mom,

This was the most happiest moments in my life and I am so happy you were right there with me as I gave birth to my son. Words will never justify the amount of gratitude and love I carry  inside for you. I would have never made it if you weren’t there to help me get through life’s challenges as well as life’s most precious moments such as this. 

From the bottom of my heart, and with all the love that I have, “Thank you Mom”!

(This Photo was taken on 12/26/97 around 4:00am,  when I gave birth to my beautiful son, Gene Daniel DeRuntz)

Happy Birthday to my friend maria  I miss you very much I hope you are celebrating with all your loved ones may you Rest in Peace 🎈🎁🙏love you  Loretta

This is my Mom Maria Elena Grimaldo when Jamison and I ( Melissa Anne Guzman) had lived out with her in Modesto Ca in 2018/19 

I am so very sorry for your Loved one Maria she was such a special person I love Maria with all my heart may she RIP. To the family that was such a beautiful memorial  and memories about Maria . you all take care keep in touch. Xoxo friend for ever  Love you my friend 🙏❤️    Loretta 


                                                      11/15/1991

Sixteen                                      

As I looked up to the heavenly sky, 
Thanking God for 16 years gone by
I smiled thinking of my dearest friend
One I will love until my very end
For every moment we are together
Is time I will cherish forever
Maria, more than friend, love, or wife,
She is the sun that warms my life…

Aunt Maria thank you for all the great memories and for always loving me and my sisters when we would visit. I will never forget that smile. Most of all that beautiful epic winged eyeliner that I always loved so much. Till this day, no one does it better then you!

My heart goes out to David, Maria and Melissa, to my Uncle David and the entire family. Sending love and hugs to you all.

Love Andrea and family 

Our family is very sad to hear about Maria’s tragic and premature passing. We never had an opportunity to meet her but her daughter, Maria, is part of our family and we have learned how wonderful her mother was. Maria raised loving responsible children and there is nothing more a mother can do.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We wish everyone strength during this difficult time. 

- Masood Sattari for the Sattari Family 

I will always remember the genuine, beautiful, loving person Maria was.  My heart goes out to those that loved and knew her…our children and their families, her loving family,  my family, Maria’s friends, and her coworkers.  We were all truly Blessed to have had Maria in our lives…


Maria, 
Always remember,

More than Friend, Love, or Wife,
You were the Sun that Warmed My Life!

Love, 
David

My heartfelt sympathy to Maria’s family. I worked with Maria for many years in the Moreland School District. She became my friend and co-worker. She was kind and helpful to everyone. I know you will be missed by family and many friends. 
💗and peace to you Dear Lady

I worked with Maria in Moreland for over two decades. She was always positive, helpful, and kind. A beautiful soul, inside and out.  Sending loving prayers to her family. She is far to young to have died. 

Love,
Denise Coleman (formerly Denise Clay)

Hi Maria missing your calls almost everyday May you Rest In Peace in Heaven I miss you so much love you my friend ❤️

Sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to the family. My name is Tony Medina I was the head custodian at Moreland school district also chapter president of our district, chairperson for the state of California.  And Maria was so involved in shaping Moreland. Thanks to her involvement. She will be miss. 

I will Miss Maria Grimaldo . She was always a hard worker in the Moreland School District , she was part of the Union , she stood up for peoples rights at work . She always had a wonderful smile , great friend I will miss Maria Grimaldo . Love and Peace for her family

I have so many memories of my friend Maria working with Maria was such a pleasure Maria was such a big help in  transportation department She taught me a lot.Love you my friend Maria May you be with the angels in Heaven.RIP 

Thank you for all the wonderful memories Maria and for being such a great sister-in-law. You always greeted us with your beautiful smile and were always so warm and loving.

Our condolences to David, Maria, Melissa, Esperanza and the entire Garcia Family. You will forever be in our hearts.

Rebecca and Carlos Reyes

Every one knows it was always tough to get my son Isaiah to sit with others for a photo. Isaiah was so attach to me that he didn't trust going with anyone else. But i member that day at my grandmas house how he sat with my god father and my mom and acted goofy for a moment and i was able to take a picture as him and my momma said  cheese together while my god father just sat looking kool. It is my favorite picture of them three.

I am so sorry for the family lost prayers for the family 🙏She loves her family much RIP my loving friend Miss you Maria.

Thank you Maria for all the wonderful memories we had from childhood to now. I’ll miss all the laughs, fun times and unbelievable experiences, never will I forget. I was blessed by the Lord by having you being part of my life at a perfect time-thank you my darling friend.

I am so sorry and saddened for my friend Maria she was such a kind and loving person always worried about others and of course always made sure I was doing well. I talked to Maria always on the phone  My friend I will never forget you . You Rest In Peace my dear Maria Love you xoxo your friend Loretta 🙏

I worked with Maria for many years at Moreland School District.  I am sorry to hear of her passing.
We worked closely as I was in Purchasing and she did the ordering for most of the Maintenance Department.
I remember her fondly as a lady in charge and able to work so well with a mainly male group of employees.
She loved her family and we shared pictures and stories of our growing families through the years.  
It was a pleasure to call her my friend and I pray she is resting in the peace of God’s arms in Heaven♥️
God bless her family,
Susan Beeson

This was the last time i seen my momma. And at least She was there to enjoy her granddaughters (Lilyth Rose Peterson-DeLuca) graduation party / birthday party !

OBITUARY

Maria Elena Grimaldo

27 October, 1957 – 28 October, 2022

Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

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