Maria L. Pedroza

Maria Louisa Vasquez Pedroza was born January 31, 1937, in Bartlett, Texas. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 75 on June 6, 2012 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mary married Guillermo (John) Pedroza, Sr., in 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Granger, Texas. They were married for 29 years before Guillermo passed away suddenly. From their union 8 children were born. During her lifetime she worked as a seamstress at the J.M. Woods Manufacturing of Temple, Fashinn's of Texas in Taylor and the Ca-Ce-Len Manufacturing Co. in Granger. She went to work at the Wal-Mart in Taylor when it first opened. Mary worked for Wal-Mart in the fabrics department and then as a cashier until she retired after 15 years of service.

Mary was an active member of the Saint Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. She and her husband taught catechism classes for over 20 years. She was also a member of the Guadalupana's women's group at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taylor. Mary was very strong in her faith and loved to share her beliefs with family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Guillermo Pedroza, Sr., son Johnny Ambrose Pedroza, parents Pedro and Francisca Vasquez, son-in-law Robert Lopez, Sr., granddaughter Angelica Pedroza, brothers Johnny Vasquez, Frank Vasquez and sister Manuela Lopez.

She is survived by her children, daughters Alice and husband Ed Mares of Temple, Vickie Pedroza Owens of Tennessee. Sons, Randy and wife Gloria Pedroza of Milano, Andrew Pedroza of Round Rock, Guillermo Jr. (William) and wife Becky Pedroza of Taylor, David and wife Linda of Round Rock, Joseph and wife Stacey of Thorndale, and daughter-in-law Linda Pedroza of Troy.

Grandchildren (23) are Johnny J. and wife Lillie Pedroza, Mark Pedroza, Robert Lopez, Jr. and wife Stephanie, Erik Lopez, Christopher Nolan, Amber and husband Leroy Phelps, Brandon Lara, Sarah Pedroza, Randy Pedroza, Elizabeth Pedroza, Austin Owens and wife Julie, Stuart Owens, Andrea Maffia and husband Steven, Anna Pedroza, Andrew Pedroza, Jr., Sebastian Pedroza, Lance Pedroza, Chloe Pedroza, Isaac Pedroza, Gavin Pedroza, Danielle Pedroza and Jacob Pedroza.

Great-grandchildren (13) are Gabriel, Evan, Taylor, Cooper, Abcidee, Nathan, Gavin, Kaylee, Christian, Lexy, Tory, Danika, and Aiden.

Brothers and Sisters are Charlie Vasquez, C.E. Vasquez, Becky Valdez, Josie Velasquez, Guadalupe Trevino, Yolanda Scanlon, Janie Solis and Linda Gastelum. There are also numerous nephews and nieces that were very special to her.

Mary was known to many as Momo Mary to her grandchildren and numerous friends of the family. She enjoyed having her family come together to share in good food and each other's company.

A rosary service will be held at the Providence Funeral Home on Friday, June 8th at 6:30 p.m. in Taylor. The memorial service will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Saint Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, with a visitation time at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger where she will join her husband Guillermo Pedroza, Sr.