Maria (Gonzales) Tijerina

Maria Bridget Gonzales Tijerina was born October 8, 1933 in St. Luis Potosi, Mexico and passed from this life on May 18, 2024 at the age of 90. She married Miguel R. Tijerina on March 25, 1950 in Hildago, Texas and they shared 58 years together. She was employed at UMC as a housekeeper and was a wonderful homemaker. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and volunteered as hospital minister. In 2012 Maria was awarded the UMC Health System Pastoral Care Faithful Servant Award. Maria was an inspiring prayer warrior, known for her unwavering faith and unrelenting commitment to lifting up those around her. With a quick wit and a heart for honesty, she brought joy and laughter to those blessed to know her. Her love of travel and passion for sharing blessings with others made her a shining example of what it means to live a life of purpose and devotion. She never left her bible behind. Her legacy of love for her family and faith will endure for generations to come.
Maria is survived by her children Estella Reyes, Gloria Guerrero, Elvia Hernandez, Enedelia Ramirez, Orlando Tijerina, Irosema Montemayor, Delia Tijerina, and Miguel Jr. Tijerina, 40 grandchildren, 113 great-grandchildren, and 62 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Miguel, her mother Maria Gonzales, and her daughters Baby Elizabeth, Niria DeLeon, and Elizabeth Maldonado.

Pallbearers: Rudy Reyes, Ricky Reyes, Miguel Guerrero, Joe Jr. Maldonado, Joel Hernandez, Stevie Tijerina, Miguel Tijerina III

Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with interment to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.