Maria M. Macareno

Maria M. Macareno (nee: Ochoa), age 93, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Elizabeth Residence, New Berlin, WI. Born on June 7, 1928, in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico she was the daughter of Dionisio and Amelia Ochoa (Hinojosa). Twin brothers died in infancy. She was united in marriage to Refugio Macareno on September 21, 1955. She attended school in Mexico and became a primary school teacher in her hometown. For many years, Maria held a part-time job at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois. Maria also lovingly held a nanny position in Kenosha. One of Maria’s proudest moments was becoming a United States citizen. Maria devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and tending her beautiful roses. She was an amazing cook and prepared her delicious Mexican dishes for her family and friends to enjoy. Maria was a strong and vibrant woman who enjoyed singing, dancing, and listening to her favorite music. Left to cherish her memory are her three children; Mario (Tammy) Macareno of New Berlin, WI, Amelia Macareno of Mequon, WI and Sonia (Jeff) Grancorbitz of New Berlin, WI; Her five grandchildren; Brittany (Dan) Smith, Kent, WA, Danielle (Brandon Martinez) Macareno, West Allis, WI, Jenna Grancorbitz, New Berlin, WI, Nicole Grancorbitz, New Berlin, WI and Christine Macareno, Mequon, WI. Maria was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 48 years, Refugio. We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of our beloved mother and grandmother. A Catholic funeral mass will be held for Maria at 10 am on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Kenosha. Fr. Sean Granger will be officiating. A visitation will be held preceding the mass at the church from 9:00am to 10am. Burial will be at St. James Cemetery, Kenosha immediately following the mass. Sturino Funeral Home of Racine is serving the family. A special thank you to the staff of Elizabeth Residence, New Berlin, Dr. Carol Potts, Dr. Tonga Nfor, Aurora West Allis Memorial Hospital and Badger Hospice for their loving care of Maria; and all those too numerous to name who we are eternally grateful for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Maria in a special way may direct memorials to The American Heart Association or The Multiple Myeloma Society.

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Maria M. Macareno

June 7, 1928 - November 8, 2021