Maria M. Serna

,Maria M. Serna
October 23, 1942 – June 21, 2026

Maria M. Serna, 83 years of age, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1942, to Isabel Mendoza and Maria Sanchez.

Maria was a devoted homemaker throughout her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed cooking for her family and creating special memories with those she loved. Maria was a woman of faith who prayed her Rosary and read her Bible daily. The unconditional love she had for her grandchildren was truly special, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ruben Serna; and her cousin, Elisa Pereida.
Survivors include her son, Ruben (Belinda) Serna Jr.; daughter, Elisa (Eric) Wendt; brother, Francisco Israel Mendoza Sr.; grandchildren, Meredith (Matthew) Christensen and Ruben (Iveth) Serna III; and her great-granddaughter, Sage Lynn, many nieces, and nephews she absolutely loved.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Mauro P. Garcia Chapel- Alice with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Mauro P. Garcia Chapel- Alice. Burial will follow at New Collins Cemetery.
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Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.