Maria Prieto
Maria Baeza Prieto, 101, of Marfa passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in Clint, Texas where she had been living with her granddaughter Cecy Rodriguez and husband Rene.
Rosary will be recited at 10am Saturday, November 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa with the funeral Mass at 11am, with Father Esteban Sescon officiating. Holy burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Maria was born May 29, 1914 at the Haciendita Ranch near Presidio to Gregoria Soza and Jose Baeza. She married Catarino Prieto at Hacienda Ranch in Presidio County on January 23, 1932.
Maria was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed but will remain forever in our hearts.
She is survived by her three daughters, Olga P. Church, Yolanda Prieto and Frances Jimenez, all of Marfa; her sister, Maria De La Luz Baeza of Marfa; her brother, Daniel Baeza of Presidio; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Catarino Prieto; and her parents, Jose and Gregoria Baeza.
Funeral services entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.