Maria E. Juarez October 9, 1927 – February 15, 2016

 Friends and relatives are invited by the family to the viewing and rosary at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Mortuary, 870 San Benito St., Hollister, CA on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday will be a Mass and celebration of her life at Sacred Heart Church 680 College Street, Hollister, CA 95023, with a reception at residence of Andrew & Patricia Vargas. Burial will be a private service at Santa Clara Mission the following day.
 Maria passed away after hip surgery.
 She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Vargas. Maria was loved by her entire family, son, Andrew Vargas and his wife, Patricia Vargas, Karen Vargas wife, of Joseph Vargas two granddaughters, Elena (Damian) Perez and Eileen Vargas. She also had three loving great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
 Maria lived a long wonderful life, she was a passionate mother, a devoted friend, a world traveler and enjoyed story telling. She possessed a green thumb that grew celebrated flowers and a bounty of fruits and vegetables.
 We will miss her wonderful tamales, homemade tortillas and countless other wonderful dishes she made.