"I am super sad that you passed away, Maria. I love you so much and was so blessed to have had the chance to work with you for a short time. You will be greatly missed. To your family, I am deeply sorry for your great loss. May the Lord keep you in his embrace as you grieve the loss of an amazing young lady. RIP my dear sweet friend"
In loving memory of
Maria R Acevedo
August 22, 1949 - November 21, 2018
Our sweet mama, Maria Guzman Acevedo, was finally set free on November 21, 2018
Maria was born on August 22, 1949 in Guadalajara, Mexico to Cristino and Maria Guzman, the youngest of 18 children. From an early age, it was clear her purpose in life was to help others. She found her love of children as a kindergarten teacher, and then found her love of God when her path led her to become a Nun. During her 20s, Maria was transferred from Mexico to Barstow, California. With the exception of 8 years she spent caring for her mother in Mexico, Maria lived the rest of her life in the United States- eventually becoming a citizen. She briefly lived in Chicago, Illinois and raised her family mostly in Lancaster, California. In 2004, Maria and her family moved to Vernal, Utah and this is where she lived out her final years.
When you met Maria, you were always greeted with a smile and a happy heart. Her daughters vividly recall their mother constantly singing and whistling during the day. She loved to cook. She made homemade tortillas every day and could barely make enough to keep up with her five childrens appetites. Maria lived her life helping others. Her home was always filled with neighborhood children she was watching. Her love for children was undeniable.
Her children were her life. She was an amazing example to her son and four daughters. She was the definition of kind and loving. She was there for every major milestone in her childrens lives- including the promotion to Grandmother. She loved her 9 grandchildren fiercely. Though some of them wont remember the amazing women their Welita was, well continue to live her legacy of love and kindness.
After receiving a devastating Alzheimers diagnosis in 2013, she continued to fight and hold onto hope. Despite the fear of what would eventually happen to her mind and body, Maria bravely battled this disease until her last breath.
Maria is survived by her children: Sandra (Bob) Taylor, Alex (Marie) Acevedo, Blanca (Raul) Villalba, Beca (Jared) Babcock, Ruth Acevedo, and 9 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cristino and Maria, and siblings.
As a family, we would like to thank the staff at the Uintah Care Center for caring for our mother. Weve been blessed to have many angels with us during our mothers journey- Julia, Maddi, Chris, Doreen, Marcie, Dyani, Brooklyn. Well never be able to fully express our appreciation for your kindness and compassion. You were truly heaven sent.
A memorial service for Maria will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimers Association-Team WelitaMaria. http://act.alz.org/goto/welitamaria
Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"Danny and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother but we do know she is free and happy. She made a huge impact on our lives her last year here."
"She was always a very sweet woman to us I will forever remember her kindness and her loving and fun personality and Ill pray that God keeps giving strength and comfort to your family Im sure she is now in heaven , our most sincere condolences to all your family"
"She was always a very sweet and loving woman to me and my whole family I will forever remember her kindness and her humorous personality her jokes her smile , She will be greatly missed ,our most sincere condolences to all the family"
"Beca & Family,I am super sorry for the loss of your momma. I love you bunches."
"A Grandma's Garden Table Basket was ordered on November 30, 2018"
"Un Lunes 22 de Agosto de 1949, mientras un nuevo ser inhalaba su primer aliento para hacerse presente con su interminable llanto, sus paps, hermanos, familiares y amistades sonreian y se alegraban por su llegada.Hoy Mircoles 21 de Noviembre de 2018, a sus 69 aos 2 meses y 29 das, mientras todos a su alrededor nos llenamos de profunda tristeza, llanto y dolor, este ser sonre y se alegra de encontrarse a la diestra de nuestro creador.Cuntas memorias Ta Cuquita...Cuando de nio nos visitabas, me llevabas un presente y los deliciosos chicles americanos...An recuerdo un da de parvulito que estando en clase fueron por mi porque habas llegado...Los aos que compartiste con nosotros al cuidado de mam Tita, bajo el mismo techo y que me di la oportunidad de tener a quien fuera mi hermanita...La ocasin que me acompaaste a recibir mis reconocimientos a la secundaria...Las muchas ocasiones que manifestaste tu pasin por la enseanza de los pequeos...Esa primer visita que te hice cuando conoc a tus otros hermosos retoos y a mi To...De igual manera cuando fuimos "tus padrinos" mientras portabas aquel hermoso vestido nupcial...Desde luego la sorprendente visita que nos regalaste en nuestro oriundo pueblo hace algunos aos...T siempre viva sonrisa y alegra...Y muchs muchas muchas ms...Que Dios te tenga en el cielo, pues el sufrimiento que da fin a tu presencia terrenal, con seguridad te ha llevado directo a l...Lo mejor de t seguir viviendo en mi Corazn...Descansa en paz Ma. del Refugio Guzmn Plascencia, mi inolvidable Ta Cuquita... Hasta siempre!!!"
"sorry for your loss!!!losing parents is hard!!!"
"I love you maria RiP sweet lady."
"I will miss you maria. Rip"
"I think of Maria so often. We worked together at the Beehive Home. She taught me the right way to make enchiladas and was always so full of love for all our residents. Rest in peace, Maria. I love you."