Maria C. Tijerina's Obituary
Maria C. Tijerina, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the age of 85. She was born on March 26, 1936, in Huitron Durango, Mexico, to her parents, Cleofas and Inez DeLeon. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Jose Reyes Tijerina; two brothers: Juan and Socorro DeLeon and two sisters: Victoria and Chita.
She and her husband, along with their first child, immigrated to Texas in 1963 where they made Houston their home. She was employed as a custodian with the Fort Bend Independent School District where she retired after 20 years of service. She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen cooking delicious meals for her family, taking care of her birds, and had a green thumb when it came to caring for plants and flowers in her home.
Maria is survived by her children and their spouses; Juan Jose Tijerina & Judy, Estella Miranda & Mark, Jose Tijerina Jr. & Alicia, Florensio Tijerina & Myra, Alice Ramos & Bobby, and Jose Antonio Tijerina & Tiffany. Along with 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Joseph Adam Miranda, Daniel Miranda, John David Miranda, Ricky Ray Tijerina, Justin Alexander Tijerina, Royal Adam Tijerina and Joshua Luis Ramos.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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