Born November 23, 1922 in Clovis California
Preceded in death by her father Francisco Villavicencio Ruvalcaba and her mother Petra Garcia.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jose Perez, and her brothers Jesus, Amado, and Venancio.
She is survived by her sisters Maria Patrocinio, Romana, and Zenida; brothers Calixto, Pio, and Francisco;
daughters Carmen, Rosa, Herminia, Estela and Nancy; sons Jesse, Felix, Gonzalo, Frank, and Michael;
18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Maria was a resident of Downey for 17 years. She was a very active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and a member of the Apostolado de la Cruz and the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit.
She passed away on Friday, September 7th in her home surrounded by her sisters, children and grandchildren.
