Maria was born in Newhome, Texas on October 25, 1939, to Juan and Genoveva Ceballos. She married Federico Marquez on July 29, 1962. They were married 56 years.
She enjoyed working for the Durham’s for many years, shopping, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a Jehovah’s Witness and active in the congregation.
Maria is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Mario and Luis Ceballos; sisters; Celia Cervantez, Eugenia Hinojosa, Olivia Rodriguez, Juanita Campos; son Daniel Marquez; granddaughter Annette Vega and grandson Nicolas Marquez.
She is survived by her spouse Federico Marquez; son, Samuel Marquez; daughters Melinda Espinoza (Patrick), Elisa Marquez (John Chabarria); grandchildren Nicole Gonzalez, Sam and Erik Marquez, Madeline Galindo, Alyssa Espinoza, Andreana and Anthony Vega; great grandchildren Jerry, Joshua, Josiah, and Jazlynn Gonzalez, Jeter Marquez, Allison Lopez, Lucas Galindo, Jaden and Mersais Watson, and Maison Vega; sister Lucia Villarreal and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm at Ellis Funeral Home. There will be a funeral service on Monday, July 30, 2018 in the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel at 11 am. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
