Maria Vaquera

January 27, 1936 - July 22, 2019

María (nee: Hernández) Vaquera, age 83 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded with the love of her family on Monday, July 22, 2019 following a nine-year battle with cancer. María was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on January 27, 1936 to José Hernández and Antonia Ramírez. On March 26, 1955, María was united in marriage with Eulogio Vaquera. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. Left to cherish María’s memory are her loving husband and children: Eleazar (Manuela) Vaquera, Benjamin Vaquera, Myrna Vaquera (Antonio Salazar), Eunice (Alejandro Jr.) Nunez, and Maelvy (Volker) Hansen; her grandchildren: Karla (Eliomar), Erick (Gema), Alan, Brian, Nicole, Alexander and Sven. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Choi, Dr. Yun and all the nurses at Ascension Cancer Center. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3-5pm followed by the service at Sturino Funeral Home. María will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Monday, July 29, 2019. Those wishing to honor María may send flowers to Sturino Funeral Home.