Maria E. Maldonado

ELOY - Maria E. Maldonado, 68, died on Oct. 20, 2018, in Eloy.

Mrs. Maldonado was born to Julian and Mary Sauceda on April 24, 1950, in Eloy. She enjoyed knitting, puzzles, sewing and reading.

She also enjoyed listening to music, dancing and going to casinos. She loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Frank; five adult children, Cecilia Duarte, Rachel Carreon, Manuel Armando Castanon, Lupe Martinez and Carmen Vasquez; eight siblings, Angie Ruelas, Rufino Sauceda, Linda Ronquillo, Aurelia Sauceda, August Sauceda, Mike Sauceda, Lupe Mena and Edward Sauceda; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lucio Sauceda.

Visitation beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande, with funeral at 5:30.