Maria Paredes of Houston, Texas passed away on May 31, 2013 surrounded by friends and family. Maria was born on March 26, 1927 in Mexico. She was preceded in death by parents, Jose and Lupe Rodriguez; husband, Ignacio M. Paredes, Sr.; son, George R. Paredes; daughter, Maria Margarita Paredes; sisters, Clemtina DeLa Fuente and Josefina Hureta and brother Raymundo Rodriguez. Maria is survived by daughter, Patricia H. Noska and husband Tommy Noska; sons, Robert Paredes and wife Leah Paredes, Ignacio M. Paredes; grandchildren, Chris, Caleb, Amanda, Ruben, Liz, Robert Jr., Josh, Rebecca, John, Amanda, Kim, Caitie, 15 great- grandchildren and sister, Arcelia Solis and husband Rogelio Solis and many neices and nephews. A very special thank you to her nephew and God son, Juan Rodriguez for all his years of love and support.