Maria Martiniana Almeida

Maria Martiniana "Mama Ia" Almeida, 93, of Fremont, passed away at her home on Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born on July 4, 1920 in Guanajuato, Mexico to the now deceased Manuel and Gumecinda (Arriaga) Almeida. In 1932 Maria married Jose Vicente Negrete in Mexico. Maria loved western movies and John Wayne movies. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are children, Patricia of Mexico, Modesto of Texas, Maria De La Paz of Mexico, Abdon of Michigan, Paula of Mexico, Maria Concepcion of Fremont, Juana Maria of Michigan, Maria De Los Angeles of Florida; 48 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; children, Catarino and Moises; siblings, Vicente, Ines and Cistas. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00p.m. with a funeral mass beginning at 1:00p.m. with Fr. Jacob Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help pay for funeral expenses.